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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.87, 1,904.93 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.87, 1,904.93 and 345.44 is: 518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.87 : 1,904.93 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.87/1,904.93 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.87x = 1,904.93 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.87x = 658,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,039.02/1,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.19

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