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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.53, 1,818.25 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.53, 1,818.25 and 346.64 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.53 : 1,818.25 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.53/1,818.25 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.53x = 1,818.25 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.53x = 630,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,268.22/1,212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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