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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.22, 1,812.63 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.22, 1,812.63 and 342.53 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.22 : 1,812.63 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.22/1,812.63 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.22x = 1,812.63 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.22x = 620,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,885.54/1,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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