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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.40, 1,911.59 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.40, 1,911.59 and 349.93 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.40 : 1,911.59 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.40/1,911.59 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.40x = 1,911.59 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.40x = 668,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,924.64/1,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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