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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.76, 1,819.16 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.76, 1,819.16 and 347 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.76 : 1,819.16 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.76/1,819.16 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.76x = 1,819.16 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.76x = 631,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,248.52/1,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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