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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.60, 1,814.36 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.60, 1,814.36 and 343.89 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.60 : 1,814.36 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.60/1,814.36 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.60x = 1,814.36 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.60x = 623,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,938.54/1,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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