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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.11, 1,900.76 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.11, 1,900.76 and 342.68 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.11 : 1,900.76 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.11/1,900.76 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.11x = 1,900.76 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.11x = 651,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,341.22/1,267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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