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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.32, 1,905.35 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.32, 1,905.35 and 345.96 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.32 : 1,905.35 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.32/1,905.35 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.32x = 1,905.35 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.32x = 659,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,173.16/1,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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