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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256, 1,884.16 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256, 1,884.16 and 344 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256 : 1,884.16 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256/1,884.16 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256x = 1,884.16 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256x = 648,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,151.04/1,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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