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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.98, 1,831.35 and 343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.98, 1,831.35 and 343.57 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.98 : 1,831.35 = 343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.98/1,831.35 = 343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.98x = 1,831.35 × 343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.98x = 629,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,186.04/1,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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