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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,818.77 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,818.77 and 346.79 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,818.77 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,818.77 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,818.77 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 630,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,734.06/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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