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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.26, 1,902.38 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.26, 1,902.38 and 343.81 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.26 : 1,902.38 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.26/1,902.38 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.26x = 1,902.38 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.26x = 654,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,057.93/1,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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