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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.55, 1,816.13 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.55, 1,816.13 and 344.86 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.55 : 1,816.13 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.55/1,816.13 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.55x = 1,816.13 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.55x = 626,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,304.33/1,210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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