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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.08, 1,815.15 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.08, 1,815.15 and 344.40 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.08 : 1,815.15 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.08/1,815.15 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.08x = 1,815.15 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.08x = 625,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,137.66/1,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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