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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.43, 1,905.82 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.43, 1,905.82 and 346.02 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.43 : 1,905.82 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.43/1,905.82 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.43x = 1,905.82 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.43x = 659,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,450.97/1,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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