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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.19, 1,903.79 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.19, 1,903.79 and 344.75 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.19 : 1,903.79 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.19/1,903.79 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.19x = 1,903.79 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.19x = 656,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,331.60/1,269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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