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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.54, 1,911.67 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.54, 1,911.67 and 350.02 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.54 : 1,911.67 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.54/1,911.67 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.54x = 1,911.67 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.54x = 669,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,124.25/1,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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