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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.72, 1,814.40 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.72, 1,814.40 and 344.10 is: 516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.72 : 1,814.40 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.72/1,814.40 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.72x = 1,814.40 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.72x = 624,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,335.04/1,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.10

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