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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.92, 1,912.07 and 350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.92, 1,912.07 and 350.53 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.92 : 1,912.07 = 350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.92/1,912.07 = 350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.92x = 1,912.07 × 350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.92x = 670,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,233.99/1,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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