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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.25, 1,818.45 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.25, 1,818.45 and 346.63 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.25 : 1,818.45 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.25/1,818.45 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.25x = 1,818.45 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.25x = 630,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,329.32/1,212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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