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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.72, 1,810.06 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.72, 1,810.06 and 341.03 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.72 : 1,810.06 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.72/1,810.06 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.72x = 1,810.06 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.72x = 617,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,290.35/1,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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