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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.35, 1,899.44 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.35, 1,899.44 and 341.96 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.35 : 1,899.44 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.35/1,899.44 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.35x = 1,899.44 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.35x = 649,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,530.79/1,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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