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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.78, 1,814.83 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.78, 1,814.83 and 344.12 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.78 : 1,814.83 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.78/1,814.83 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.78x = 1,814.83 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.78x = 624,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,509.37/1,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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