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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.85, 1,906.08 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.85, 1,906.08 and 346.48 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.85 : 1,906.08 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.85/1,906.08 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.85x = 1,906.08 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.85x = 660,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,420.55/1,270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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