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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.12, 1,905.30 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.12, 1,905.30 and 345.69 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.12 : 1,905.30 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.12/1,905.30 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.12x = 1,905.30 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.12x = 658,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,643.16/1,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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