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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.35, 1,896.43 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.35, 1,896.43 and 339.96 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.35 : 1,896.43 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.35/1,896.43 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.35x = 1,896.43 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.35x = 644,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,710.34/1,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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