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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.62, 1,830.93 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.62, 1,830.93 and 343.12 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.62 : 1,830.93 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.62/1,830.93 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.62x = 1,830.93 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.62x = 628,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,228.70/1,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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