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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.75, 1,904.63 and 345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.75, 1,904.63 and 345.41 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.75 : 1,904.63 = 345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.75/1,904.63 = 345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.75x = 1,904.63 × 345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.75x = 657,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,878.25/1,269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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