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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.16, 1,813.89 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.16, 1,813.89 and 343.49 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.16 : 1,813.89 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.16/1,813.89 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.16x = 1,813.89 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.16x = 623,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,053.08/1,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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