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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.03, 1,901.81 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.03, 1,901.81 and 343.37 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.03 : 1,901.81 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.03/1,901.81 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.03x = 1,901.81 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.03x = 653,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,013.27/1,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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