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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.44, 1,815.63 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.44, 1,815.63 and 344.76 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.44 : 1,815.63 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.44/1,815.63 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.44x = 1,815.63 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.44x = 625,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,948.93/1,210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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