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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.98, 1,810.78 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.98, 1,810.78 and 341.30 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.98 : 1,810.78 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.98/1,810.78 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.98x = 1,810.78 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.98x = 618,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,013.66/1,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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