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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.78, 1,906.10 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.78, 1,906.10 and 346.48 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.78 : 1,906.10 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.78/1,906.10 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.78x = 1,906.10 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.78x = 660,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,425.53/1,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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