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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.25, 1,903.99 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.25, 1,903.99 and 344.81 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.25 : 1,903.99 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.25/1,903.99 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.25x = 1,903.99 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.25x = 656,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,518.69/1,269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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