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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.03, 1,900.61 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.03, 1,900.61 and 342.60 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.03 : 1,900.61 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.03/1,900.61 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.03x = 1,900.61 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.03x = 651,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,143.36/1,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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