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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.87, 1,913.65 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.87, 1,913.65 and 351.52 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.87 : 1,913.65 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.87/1,913.65 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.87x = 1,913.65 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.87x = 672,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,686.25/1,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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