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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.60, 1,818.86 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.60, 1,818.86 and 346.91 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.60 : 1,818.86 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.60/1,818.86 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.60x = 1,818.86 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.60x = 630,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,980.72/1,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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