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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.53, 1,815.84 and 344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.53, 1,815.84 and 344.87 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.53 : 1,815.84 = 344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.53/1,815.84 = 344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.53x = 1,815.84 × 344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.53x = 626,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,219.66/1,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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