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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.47, 1,810.01 and 340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.47, 1,810.01 and 340.79 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.47 : 1,810.01 = 340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.47/1,810.01 = 340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.47x = 1,810.01 × 340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.47x = 616,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,822.55/1,206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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