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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.08, 1,817.90 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.08, 1,817.90 and 346.18 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.08 : 1,817.90 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.08/1,817.90 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.08x = 1,817.90 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.08x = 629,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,320.62/1,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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