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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,818.30 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,818.30 and 346.60 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,818.30 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,818.30 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,818.30 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 630,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,222.78/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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