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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.58, 1,815.87 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.58, 1,815.87 and 344.89 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.58 : 1,815.87 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.58/1,815.87 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.58x = 1,815.87 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.58x = 626,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,275.40/1,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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