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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.41, 1,814.27 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.41, 1,814.27 and 343.74 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.41 : 1,814.27 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.41/1,814.27 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.41x = 1,814.27 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.41x = 623,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,635.45/1,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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