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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.12, 1,909.80 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.12, 1,909.80 and 348.69 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.12 : 1,909.80 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.12/1,909.80 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.12x = 1,909.80 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.12x = 665,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,928.16/1,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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