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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.72, 1,911.76 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.72, 1,911.76 and 350.23 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.72 : 1,911.76 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.72/1,911.76 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.72x = 1,911.76 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.72x = 669,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,550.05/1,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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