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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.45, 1,812.68 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.45, 1,812.68 and 342.76 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.45 : 1,812.68 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.45/1,812.68 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.45x = 1,812.68 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.45x = 621,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,310.52/1,208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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