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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.59, 1,814.67 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.59, 1,814.67 and 343.88 is: 515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.59 : 1,814.67 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.59/1,814.67 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.59x = 1,814.67 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.59x = 624,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,028.72/1,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.90

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