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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.45, 1,814.10 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.45, 1,814.10 and 343.68 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.45 : 1,814.10 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.45/1,814.10 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.45x = 1,814.10 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.45x = 623,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,469.89/1,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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