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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.78, 1,912.18 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.78, 1,912.18 and 350.30 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.78 : 1,912.18 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.78/1,912.18 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.78x = 1,912.18 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.78x = 669,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,836.65/1,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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