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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.97, 1,810.77 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.97, 1,810.77 and 341.29 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.97 : 1,810.77 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.97/1,810.77 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.97x = 1,810.77 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.97x = 617,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,997.69/1,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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