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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.03, 1,825.55 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.03, 1,825.55 and 339.54 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.03 : 1,825.55 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.03/1,825.55 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.03x = 1,825.55 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.03x = 619,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,843.53/1,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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