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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.96, 1,810.44 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.96, 1,810.44 and 341.34 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.96 : 1,810.44 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.96/1,810.44 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.96x = 1,810.44 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.96x = 617,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,975.59/1,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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