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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.09, 1,818.42 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.09, 1,818.42 and 346.38 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.09 : 1,818.42 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.09/1,818.42 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.09x = 1,818.42 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.09x = 629,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,864.32/1,212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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