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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.67, 1,902.82 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.67, 1,902.82 and 344.30 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.67 : 1,902.82 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.67/1,902.82 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.67x = 1,902.82 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.67x = 655,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,140.93/1,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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