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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.40, 1,815.60 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.40, 1,815.60 and 344.72 is: 517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.40 : 1,815.60 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.40/1,815.60 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.40x = 1,815.60 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.40x = 625,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,873.63/1,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.08

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