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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.07, 1,815.40 and 344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.07, 1,815.40 and 344.38 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.07 : 1,815.40 = 344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.07/1,815.40 = 344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.07x = 1,815.40 × 344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.07x = 625,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,178.38/1,210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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