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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.85, 1,900.19 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.85, 1,900.19 and 342.46 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.85 : 1,900.19 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.85/1,900.19 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.85x = 1,900.19 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.85x = 650,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,737.36/1,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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