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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.26, 1,810.85 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.26, 1,810.85 and 341.57 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.26 : 1,810.85 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.26/1,810.85 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.26x = 1,810.85 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.26x = 618,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,521.27/1,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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