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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.89, 1,897.34 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.89, 1,897.34 and 340.43 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.89 : 1,897.34 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.89/1,897.34 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.89x = 1,897.34 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.89x = 645,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,900.27/1,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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