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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.29, 1,814.25 and 343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.29, 1,814.25 and 343.67 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.29 : 1,814.25 = 343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.29/1,814.25 = 343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.29x = 1,814.25 × 343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.29x = 623,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,503.30/1,209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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