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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267, 1,900.28 and 342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267, 1,900.28 and 342.34 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267 : 1,900.28 = 342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267/1,900.28 = 342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267x = 1,900.28 × 342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267x = 650,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,541.86/1,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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