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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.21, 1,817.98 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.21, 1,817.98 and 334.50 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.21 : 1,817.98 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.21/1,817.98 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.21x = 1,817.98 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.21x = 608,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,118.76/1,212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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