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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.72, 1,913.26 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.72, 1,913.26 and 351.23 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.72 : 1,913.26 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.72/1,913.26 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.72x = 1,913.26 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.72x = 671,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,994.31/1,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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