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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.90, 1,814.80 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.90, 1,814.80 and 344.21 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.90 : 1,814.80 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.90/1,814.80 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.90x = 1,814.80 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.90x = 624,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,672.31/1,209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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