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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.57, 1,818.66 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.57, 1,818.66 and 346.68 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.57 : 1,818.66 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.57/1,818.66 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.57x = 1,818.66 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.57x = 630,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,493.05/1,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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