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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.78, 1,809.93 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.78, 1,809.93 and 340.89 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.78 : 1,809.93 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.78/1,809.93 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.78x = 1,809.93 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.78x = 616,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,987.04/1,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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