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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.54, 1,814.60 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.54, 1,814.60 and 343.85 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.54 : 1,814.60 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.54/1,814.60 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.54x = 1,814.60 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.54x = 623,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,950.21/1,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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