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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.94, 1,897.28 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.94, 1,897.28 and 340.46 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.94 : 1,897.28 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.94/1,897.28 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.94x = 1,897.28 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.94x = 645,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,945.15/1,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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