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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.79, 1,913.49 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.79, 1,913.49 and 351.42 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.79 : 1,913.49 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.79/1,913.49 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.79x = 1,913.49 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.79x = 672,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,438.66/1,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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