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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.72, 1,930.16 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.72, 1,930.16 and 349.81 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.72 : 1,930.16 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.72/1,930.16 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.72x = 1,930.16 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.72x = 675,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,189.27/1,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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