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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.43, 1,821.61 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.43, 1,821.61 and 336.99 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.43 : 1,821.61 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.43/1,821.61 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.43x = 1,821.61 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.43x = 613,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,859.69/1,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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