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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.25, 1,909.67 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.25, 1,909.67 and 348.65 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.25 : 1,909.67 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.25/1,909.67 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.25x = 1,909.67 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.25x = 665,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,801.59/1,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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