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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.93, 1,901.90 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.93, 1,901.90 and 343.52 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.93 : 1,901.90 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.93/1,901.90 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.93x = 1,901.90 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.93x = 653,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,329.46/1,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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