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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.50, 1,810.06 and 340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.50, 1,810.06 and 340.81 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.50 : 1,810.06 = 340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.50/1,810.06 = 340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.50x = 1,810.06 × 340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.50x = 616,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,893.27/1,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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