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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.90, 1,811.88 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.90, 1,811.88 and 342.22 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.90 : 1,811.88 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.90/1,811.88 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.90x = 1,811.88 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.90x = 620,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,061.57/1,207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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