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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.96, 1,813.44 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.96, 1,813.44 and 343.34 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.96 : 1,813.44 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.96/1,813.44 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.96x = 1,813.44 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.96x = 622,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,626.49/1,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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