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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.51, 1,812.78 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.51, 1,812.78 and 342.82 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.51 : 1,812.78 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.51/1,812.78 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.51x = 1,812.78 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.51x = 621,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,457.24/1,208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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