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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.61, 1,903.05 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.61, 1,903.05 and 344.13 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.61 : 1,903.05 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.61/1,903.05 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.61x = 1,903.05 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.61x = 654,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,896.60/1,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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