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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.83, 1,810.55 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.83, 1,810.55 and 341.14 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.83 : 1,810.55 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.83/1,810.55 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.83x = 1,810.55 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.83x = 617,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,654.70/1,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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