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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208, 1,811.80 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208, 1,811.80 and 342.12 is: 513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208 : 1,811.80 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208/1,811.80 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208x = 1,811.80 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208x = 619,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,853.02/1,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.12

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