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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.84, 1,809.84 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.84, 1,809.84 and 340.92 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.84 : 1,809.84 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.84/1,809.84 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.84x = 1,809.84 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.84x = 617,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,010.65/1,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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