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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.16, 1,812.22 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.16, 1,812.22 and 342.40 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.16 : 1,812.22 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.16/1,812.22 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.16x = 1,812.22 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.16x = 620,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,504.13/1,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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