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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.02, 1,901.98 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.02, 1,901.98 and 343.72 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.02 : 1,901.98 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.02/1,901.98 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.02x = 1,901.98 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.02x = 653,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,748.57/1,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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