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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.10, 1,818.14 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.10, 1,818.14 and 346.41 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.10 : 1,818.14 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.10/1,818.14 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.10x = 1,818.14 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.10x = 629,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,822.74/1,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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