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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.29, 1,903.98 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.29, 1,903.98 and 344.85 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.29 : 1,903.98 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.29/1,903.98 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.29x = 1,903.98 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.29x = 656,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,576.26/1,269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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