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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.31, 1,903.96 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.31, 1,903.96 and 344.96 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.31 : 1,903.96 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.31/1,903.96 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.31x = 1,903.96 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.31x = 656,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,790.04/1,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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