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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.53, 1,809.53 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.53, 1,809.53 and 340.91 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.53 : 1,809.53 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.53/1,809.53 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.53x = 1,809.53 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.53x = 616,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,889.69/1,206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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