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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.54, 1,818.81 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.54, 1,818.81 and 346.92 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.54 : 1,818.81 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.54/1,818.81 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.54x = 1,818.81 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.54x = 630,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,981.57/1,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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