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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.34, 1,816.80 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.34, 1,816.80 and 345.72 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.34 : 1,816.80 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.34/1,816.80 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.34x = 1,816.80 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.34x = 628,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,104.10/1,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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