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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.84, 1,820.88 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.84, 1,820.88 and 336.40 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.84 : 1,820.88 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.84/1,820.88 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.84x = 1,820.88 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.84x = 612,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,549.72/1,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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