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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.12, 1,911.30 and 349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.12, 1,911.30 and 349.69 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.12 : 1,911.30 = 349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.12/1,911.30 = 349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.12x = 1,911.30 × 349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.12x = 668,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,362.50/1,274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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