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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.75, 1,898.61 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.75, 1,898.61 and 341.22 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.75 : 1,898.61 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.75/1,898.61 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.75x = 1,898.61 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.75x = 647,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,843.70/1,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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