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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.71, 1,904.55 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.71, 1,904.55 and 345.35 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.71 : 1,904.55 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.71/1,904.55 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.71x = 1,904.55 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.71x = 657,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,739.81/1,269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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