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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.47, 1,912.88 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.47, 1,912.88 and 350.98 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.47 : 1,912.88 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.47/1,912.88 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.47x = 1,912.88 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.47x = 671,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,378.72/1,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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