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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.33, 1,911.51 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.33, 1,911.51 and 349.92 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.33 : 1,911.51 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.33/1,911.51 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.33x = 1,911.51 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.33x = 668,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,875.58/1,274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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