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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.52, 1,824.66 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.52, 1,824.66 and 339.03 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.52 : 1,824.66 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.52/1,824.66 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.52x = 1,824.66 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.52x = 618,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,614.48/1,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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