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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.98, 1,829.65 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.98, 1,829.65 and 342.43 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.98 : 1,829.65 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.98/1,829.65 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.98x = 1,829.65 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.98x = 626,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,532.55/1,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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