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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.64, 1,809.80 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.64, 1,809.80 and 341.04 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.64 : 1,809.80 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.64/1,809.80 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.64x = 1,809.80 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.64x = 617,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,214.19/1,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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