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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.18, 1,912.79 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.18, 1,912.79 and 350.84 is: 526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.18 : 1,912.79 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.18/1,912.79 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.18x = 1,912.79 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.18x = 671,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,071.93/1,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.26

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