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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.33, 1,912.91 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.33, 1,912.91 and 338.26 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.33 : 1,912.91 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.33/1,912.91 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.33x = 1,912.91 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.33x = 647,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,058.41/1,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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