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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.89, 1,904.78 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.89, 1,904.78 and 345.50 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.89 : 1,904.78 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.89/1,904.78 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.89x = 1,904.78 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.89x = 658,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,090.24/1,269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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