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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.34, 1,815.12 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.34, 1,815.12 and 344.42 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.34 : 1,815.12 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.34/1,815.12 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.34x = 1,815.12 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.34x = 625,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,163.63/1,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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