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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,814.10 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,814.10 and 343.60 is: 515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,814.10 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,814.10 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,814.10 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 623,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,324.76/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.40

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