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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.54, 1,815.90 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.54, 1,815.90 and 344.92 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.54 : 1,815.90 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.54/1,815.90 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.54x = 1,815.90 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.54x = 626,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,340.23/1,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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