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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.13, 1,900.51 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.13, 1,900.51 and 342.74 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.13 : 1,900.51 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.13/1,900.51 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.13x = 1,900.51 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.13x = 651,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,384.69/1,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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