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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.35, 1,906.93 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.35, 1,906.93 and 346.96 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.35 : 1,906.93 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.35/1,906.93 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.35x = 1,906.93 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.35x = 661,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,628.43/1,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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