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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.72, 1,913.51 and 351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.72, 1,913.51 and 351.25 is: 526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.72 : 1,913.51 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.72/1,913.51 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.72x = 1,913.51 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.72x = 672,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,116.48/1,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.85

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