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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.25, 1,903.92 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.25, 1,903.92 and 344.83 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.25 : 1,903.92 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.25/1,903.92 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.25x = 1,903.92 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.25x = 656,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,528.73/1,269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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