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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.38, 1,815.59 and 344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.38, 1,815.59 and 344.71 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.38 : 1,815.59 = 344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.38/1,815.59 = 344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.38x = 1,815.59 × 344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.38x = 625,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,852.03/1,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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