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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.42, 1,912.82 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.42, 1,912.82 and 351.03 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.42 : 1,912.82 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.42/1,912.82 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.42x = 1,912.82 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.42x = 671,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,457.20/1,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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