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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.52, 1,901.41 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.52, 1,901.41 and 343.08 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.52 : 1,901.41 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.52/1,901.41 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.52x = 1,901.41 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.52x = 652,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,335.74/1,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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