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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.25, 1,912.87 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.25, 1,912.87 and 350.81 is: 526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.25 : 1,912.87 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.25/1,912.87 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.25x = 1,912.87 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.25x = 671,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,053.92/1,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.21

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