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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.24, 1,897.85 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.24, 1,897.85 and 340.73 is: 511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.24 : 1,897.85 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.24/1,897.85 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.24x = 1,897.85 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.24x = 646,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,645.79/1,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.08

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