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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.59, 1,831.01 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.59, 1,831.01 and 343.09 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.59 : 1,831.01 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.59/1,831.01 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.59x = 1,831.01 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.59x = 628,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,194.75/1,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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