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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.58, 1,829.26 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.58, 1,829.26 and 342.01 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.58 : 1,829.26 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.58/1,829.26 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.58x = 1,829.26 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.58x = 625,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,625.64/1,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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