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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.34, 1,909.74 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.34, 1,909.74 and 348.67 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.34 : 1,909.74 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.34/1,909.74 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.34x = 1,909.74 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.34x = 665,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,869.05/1,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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