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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.07, 1,909.62 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.07, 1,909.62 and 348.66 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.07 : 1,909.62 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.07/1,909.62 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.07x = 1,909.62 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.07x = 665,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,808.11/1,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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