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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.98, 1,909.55 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.98, 1,909.55 and 348.50 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.98 : 1,909.55 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.98/1,909.55 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.98x = 1,909.55 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.98x = 665,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,483.82/1,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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