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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.93, 1,906.37 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.93, 1,906.37 and 346.62 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.93 : 1,906.37 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.93/1,906.37 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.93x = 1,906.37 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.93x = 660,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,785.97/1,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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