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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.20, 1,815.09 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.20, 1,815.09 and 344.58 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.20 : 1,815.09 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.20/1,815.09 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.20x = 1,815.09 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.20x = 625,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,443.71/1,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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