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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.39, 1,812.76 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.39, 1,812.76 and 342.70 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.39 : 1,812.76 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.39/1,812.76 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.39x = 1,812.76 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.39x = 621,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,227.46/1,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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