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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.58, 1,824.98 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.58, 1,824.98 and 339.14 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.58 : 1,824.98 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.58/1,824.98 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.58x = 1,824.98 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.58x = 618,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,923.72/1,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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