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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.77, 1,810.22 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.77, 1,810.22 and 341.15 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.77 : 1,810.22 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.77/1,810.22 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.77x = 1,810.22 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.77x = 617,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,556.55/1,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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