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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.02, 1,897.66 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.02, 1,897.66 and 340.59 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.02 : 1,897.66 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.02/1,897.66 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.02x = 1,897.66 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.02x = 646,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,312.83/1,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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