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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.63, 1,811.35 and 341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.63, 1,811.35 and 341.83 is: 512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.63 : 1,811.35 = 341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.63/1,811.35 = 341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.63x = 1,811.35 × 341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.63x = 619,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,173.77/1,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.72

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