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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.99, 1,912.37 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.99, 1,912.37 and 350.51 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.99 : 1,912.37 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.99/1,912.37 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.99x = 1,912.37 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.99x = 670,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,307.84/1,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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