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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.35, 1,898.00 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.35, 1,898.00 and 340.92 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.35 : 1,898.00 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.35/1,898.00 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.35x = 1,898.00 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.35x = 647,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,068.40/1,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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