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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.48, 1,815.78 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.48, 1,815.78 and 344.92 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.48 : 1,815.78 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.48/1,815.78 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.48x = 1,815.78 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.48x = 626,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,298.84/1,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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