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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.92, 1,906.23 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.92, 1,906.23 and 346.43 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.92 : 1,906.23 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.92/1,906.23 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.92x = 1,906.23 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.92x = 660,365.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,365.73/1,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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