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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.22, 1,816.84 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.22, 1,816.84 and 345.54 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.22 : 1,816.84 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.22/1,816.84 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.22x = 1,816.84 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.22x = 627,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,790.89/1,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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