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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.85, 1,828.13 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.85, 1,828.13 and 341.42 is: 512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.85 : 1,828.13 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.85/1,828.13 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.85x = 1,828.13 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.85x = 624,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,160.14/1,218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.09

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