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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.27, 1,897.68 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.27, 1,897.68 and 340.93 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.27 : 1,897.68 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.27/1,897.68 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.27x = 1,897.68 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.27x = 646,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,966.55/1,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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