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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.04, 1,906.53 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.04, 1,906.53 and 346.69 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.04 : 1,906.53 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.04/1,906.53 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.04x = 1,906.53 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.04x = 660,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,974.89/1,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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