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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.70, 1,902.80 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.70, 1,902.80 and 344.33 is: 516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.70 : 1,902.80 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.70/1,902.80 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.70x = 1,902.80 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.70x = 655,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,185.39/1,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.42

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