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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.02, 1,813.32 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.02, 1,813.32 and 343.13 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.02 : 1,813.32 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.02/1,813.32 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.02x = 1,813.32 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.02x = 622,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,195.43/1,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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