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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.64, 1,898.30 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.64, 1,898.30 and 341.28 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.64 : 1,898.30 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.64/1,898.30 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.64x = 1,898.30 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.64x = 647,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,850.12/1,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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