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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.38, 1,811.07 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.38, 1,811.07 and 341.70 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.38 : 1,811.07 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.38/1,811.07 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.38x = 1,811.07 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.38x = 618,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,842.62/1,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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