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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.87, 1,906.11 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.87, 1,906.11 and 346.50 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.87 : 1,906.11 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.87/1,906.11 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.87x = 1,906.11 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.87x = 660,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,477.71/1,270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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