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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.04, 1,816.83 and 345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.04, 1,816.83 and 345.42 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.04 : 1,816.83 = 345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.04/1,816.83 = 345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.04x = 1,816.83 × 345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.04x = 627,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,569.42/1,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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