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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.62, 1,901.40 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.62, 1,901.40 and 343.24 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.62 : 1,901.40 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.62/1,901.40 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.62x = 1,901.40 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.62x = 652,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,631.46/1,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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