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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.34, 1,814.30 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.34, 1,814.30 and 343.63 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.34 : 1,814.30 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.34/1,814.30 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.34x = 1,814.30 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.34x = 623,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,437.12/1,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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