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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.44, 1,900.98 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.44, 1,900.98 and 343.08 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.44 : 1,900.98 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.44/1,900.98 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.44x = 1,900.98 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.44x = 652,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,188.22/1,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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