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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207, 1,810.30 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207, 1,810.30 and 341.12 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207 : 1,810.30 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207/1,810.30 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207x = 1,810.30 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207x = 617,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,529.54/1,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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