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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.27, 1,902.36 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.27, 1,902.36 and 343.97 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.27 : 1,902.36 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.27/1,902.36 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.27x = 1,902.36 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.27x = 654,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,354.77/1,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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