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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.85, 1,912.14 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.85, 1,912.14 and 350.46 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.85 : 1,912.14 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.85/1,912.14 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.85x = 1,912.14 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.85x = 670,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,128.58/1,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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