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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.59, 1,911.89 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.59, 1,911.89 and 350.16 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.59 : 1,911.89 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.59/1,911.89 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.59x = 1,911.89 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.59x = 669,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,467.40/1,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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