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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.21, 1,903.71 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.21, 1,903.71 and 344.73 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.21 : 1,903.71 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.21/1,903.71 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.21x = 1,903.71 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.21x = 656,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,265.95/1,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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