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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.59, 1,898.12 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.59, 1,898.12 and 340.93 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.59 : 1,898.12 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.59/1,898.12 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.59x = 1,898.12 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.59x = 647,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,116.68/1,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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