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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.92, 1,903.14 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.92, 1,903.14 and 344.50 is: 516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.92 : 1,903.14 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.92/1,903.14 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.92x = 1,903.14 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.92x = 655,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,631.73/1,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.68

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