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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.50, 1,911.60 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.50, 1,911.60 and 350.14 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.50 : 1,911.60 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.50/1,911.60 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.50x = 1,911.60 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.50x = 669,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,327.62/1,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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