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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.32, 1,815.29 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.32, 1,815.29 and 344.43 is: 516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.32 : 1,815.29 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.32/1,815.29 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.32x = 1,815.29 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.32x = 625,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,238.61/1,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.59

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