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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.52, 1,901.07 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.52, 1,901.07 and 343.18 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.52 : 1,901.07 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.52/1,901.07 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.52x = 1,901.07 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.52x = 652,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,409.20/1,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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