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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.18, 1,817.10 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.18, 1,817.10 and 345.50 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.18 : 1,817.10 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.18/1,817.10 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.18x = 1,817.10 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.18x = 627,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,808.05/1,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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