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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.19, 1,902.29 and 343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.19, 1,902.29 and 343.75 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.19 : 1,902.29 = 343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.19/1,902.29 = 343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.19x = 1,902.29 × 343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.19x = 653,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,905.71/1,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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