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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.27, 1,912.81 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.27, 1,912.81 and 350.80 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.27 : 1,912.81 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.27/1,912.81 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.27x = 1,912.81 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.27x = 671,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,013.75/1,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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