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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.63, 1,818.94 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.63, 1,818.94 and 347.01 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.63 : 1,818.94 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.63/1,818.94 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.63x = 1,818.94 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.63x = 631,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,190.37/1,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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