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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.90, 1,909.29 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.90, 1,909.29 and 348.53 is: 522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.90 : 1,909.29 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.90/1,909.29 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.90x = 1,909.29 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.90x = 665,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,435.30/1,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.77

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