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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.11, 1,900.80 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.11, 1,900.80 and 342.63 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.11 : 1,900.80 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.11/1,900.80 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.11x = 1,900.80 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.11x = 651,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,271.10/1,267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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