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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.26, 1,909.82 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.26, 1,909.82 and 348.80 is: 523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.26 : 1,909.82 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.26/1,909.82 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.26x = 1,909.82 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.26x = 666,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,145.22/1,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.18

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