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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.46, 1,911.75 and 350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.46, 1,911.75 and 350.00 is: 525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.46 : 1,911.75 = 350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.46/1,911.75 = 350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.46x = 1,911.75 × 350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.46x = 669,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,101.19/1,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.01

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