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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.43, 1,896.48 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.43, 1,896.48 and 340.05 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.43 : 1,896.48 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.43/1,896.48 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.43x = 1,896.48 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.43x = 644,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,898.02/1,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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