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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.60, 1,911.90 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.60, 1,911.90 and 350.16 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.60 : 1,911.90 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.60/1,911.90 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.60x = 1,911.90 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.60x = 669,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,474.49/1,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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