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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.55, 1,818.62 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.55, 1,818.62 and 346.66 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.55 : 1,818.62 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.55/1,818.62 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.55x = 1,818.62 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.55x = 630,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,442.81/1,212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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