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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.97, 1,831.43 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.97, 1,831.43 and 343.46 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.97 : 1,831.43 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.97/1,831.43 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.97x = 1,831.43 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.97x = 629,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,022.95/1,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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