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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.54, 1,812.83 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.54, 1,812.83 and 342.86 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.54 : 1,812.83 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.54/1,812.83 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.54x = 1,812.83 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.54x = 621,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,536.12/1,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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