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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.93, 1,897.23 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.93, 1,897.23 and 340.55 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.93 : 1,897.23 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.93/1,897.23 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.93x = 1,897.23 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.93x = 646,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,101.68/1,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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