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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.48, 1,815.80 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.48, 1,815.80 and 344.84 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.48 : 1,815.80 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.48/1,815.80 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.48x = 1,815.80 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.48x = 626,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,160.47/1,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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