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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.93, 1,831.19 and 343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.93, 1,831.19 and 343.35 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.93 : 1,831.19 = 343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.93/1,831.19 = 343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.93x = 1,831.19 × 343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.93x = 628,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,737.37/1,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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