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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.54, 1,911.65 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.54, 1,911.65 and 349.97 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.54 : 1,911.65 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.54/1,911.65 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.54x = 1,911.65 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.54x = 669,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,021.56/1,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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