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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.05, 1,825.24 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.05, 1,825.24 and 339.34 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.05 : 1,825.24 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.05/1,825.24 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.05x = 1,825.24 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.05x = 619,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,376.94/1,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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