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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.31, 1,817.19 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.31, 1,817.19 and 345.69 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.31 : 1,817.19 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.31/1,817.19 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.31x = 1,817.19 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.31x = 628,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,184.41/1,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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