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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.98, 1,812.28 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.98, 1,812.28 and 342.30 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.98 : 1,812.28 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.98/1,812.28 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.98x = 1,812.28 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.98x = 620,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,343.44/1,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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