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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.31, 1,815.42 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.31, 1,815.42 and 344.62 is: 516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.31 : 1,815.42 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.31/1,815.42 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.31x = 1,815.42 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.31x = 625,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,631.12/1,210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.92

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