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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.85, 1,825.13 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.85, 1,825.13 and 339.42 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.85 : 1,825.13 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.85/1,825.13 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.85x = 1,825.13 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.85x = 619,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,485.62/1,216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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