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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252, 1,878 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252, 1,878 and 340 is: 510

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252 : 1,878 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252/1,878 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252x = 1,878 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252x = 638,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,520/1,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510

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