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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.44, 1,814.08 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.44, 1,814.08 and 343.76 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.44 : 1,814.08 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.44/1,814.08 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.44x = 1,814.08 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.44x = 623,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,608.14/1,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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