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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.80, 1,832.70 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.80, 1,832.70 and 344.30 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.80 : 1,832.70 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.80/1,832.70 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.80x = 1,832.70 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.80x = 630,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,998.61/1,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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