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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.78, 1,814.48 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.78, 1,814.48 and 344.16 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.78 : 1,814.48 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.78/1,814.48 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.78x = 1,814.48 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.78x = 624,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,471.44/1,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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