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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.26, 1,818.66 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.26, 1,818.66 and 346.54 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.26 : 1,818.66 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.26/1,818.66 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.26x = 1,818.66 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.26x = 630,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,238.44/1,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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