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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.61, 1,898.50 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.61, 1,898.50 and 341.18 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.61 : 1,898.50 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.61/1,898.50 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.61x = 1,898.50 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.61x = 647,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,727.20/1,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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