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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.92, 1,816.68 and 345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.92, 1,816.68 and 345.23 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.92 : 1,816.68 = 345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.92/1,816.68 = 345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.92x = 1,816.68 × 345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.92x = 627,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,171.34/1,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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