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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.43, 1,913.00 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.43, 1,913.00 and 351.08 is: 526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.43 : 1,913.00 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.43/1,913.00 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.43x = 1,913.00 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.43x = 671,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,619.07/1,275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.58

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