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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.45, 1,809.76 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.45, 1,809.76 and 340.83 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.45 : 1,809.76 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.45/1,809.76 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.45x = 1,809.76 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.45x = 616,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,820.50/1,206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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