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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.70, 1,826.35 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.70, 1,826.35 and 340.27 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.70 : 1,826.35 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.70/1,826.35 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.70x = 1,826.35 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.70x = 621,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,446.70/1,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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