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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.93, 1,814.89 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.93, 1,814.89 and 344.24 is: 516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.93 : 1,814.89 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.93/1,814.89 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.93x = 1,814.89 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.93x = 624,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,757.73/1,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.36

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