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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.67, 1,814.84 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.67, 1,814.84 and 343.98 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.67 : 1,814.84 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.67/1,814.84 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.67x = 1,814.84 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.67x = 624,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,268.66/1,209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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