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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.58, 1,814.37 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.58, 1,814.37 and 343.89 is: 515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.58 : 1,814.37 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.58/1,814.37 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.58x = 1,814.37 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.58x = 623,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,942.41/1,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.84

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