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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.19, 1,909.64 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.19, 1,909.64 and 348.83 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.19 : 1,909.64 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.19/1,909.64 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.19x = 1,909.64 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.19x = 666,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,142.75/1,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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