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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.39, 1,817.39 and 345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.39, 1,817.39 and 345.70 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.39 : 1,817.39 = 345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.39/1,817.39 = 345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.39x = 1,817.39 × 345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.39x = 628,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,268.04/1,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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