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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.75, 1,913.73 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.75, 1,913.73 and 351.38 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.75 : 1,913.73 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.75/1,913.73 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.75x = 1,913.73 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.75x = 672,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,452.55/1,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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