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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.66, 1,898.34 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.66, 1,898.34 and 341.15 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.66 : 1,898.34 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.66/1,898.34 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.66x = 1,898.34 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.66x = 647,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,607.92/1,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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