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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.13, 1,909.58 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.13, 1,909.58 and 348.78 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.13 : 1,909.58 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.13/1,909.58 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.13x = 1,909.58 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.13x = 666,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,021.57/1,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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