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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.56, 1,816.14 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.56, 1,816.14 and 344.88 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.56 : 1,816.14 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.56/1,816.14 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.56x = 1,816.14 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.56x = 626,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,350.36/1,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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