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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.83, 1,912.00 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.83, 1,912.00 and 350.15 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.83 : 1,912.00 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.83/1,912.00 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.83x = 1,912.00 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.83x = 669,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,491.36/1,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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