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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.80, 1,827.81 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.80, 1,827.81 and 341.07 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.80 : 1,827.81 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.80/1,827.81 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.80x = 1,827.81 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.80x = 623,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,411.16/1,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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