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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.70, 1,913.37 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.70, 1,913.37 and 351.03 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.70 : 1,913.37 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.70/1,913.37 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.70x = 1,913.37 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.70x = 671,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,658.10/1,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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