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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.77, 1,818.95 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.77, 1,818.95 and 346.88 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.77 : 1,818.95 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.77/1,818.95 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.77x = 1,818.95 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.77x = 630,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,946.55/1,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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