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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.58, 1,902.90 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.58, 1,902.90 and 344.22 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.58 : 1,902.90 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.58/1,902.90 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.58x = 1,902.90 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.58x = 655,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,016.24/1,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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