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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.78, 1,913.61 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.78, 1,913.61 and 351.30 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.78 : 1,913.61 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.78/1,913.61 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.78x = 1,913.61 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.78x = 672,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,251.19/1,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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