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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.57, 1,904.44 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.57, 1,904.44 and 345.20 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.57 : 1,904.44 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.57/1,904.44 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.57x = 1,904.44 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.57x = 657,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,403.92/1,269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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