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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.43, 1,817.15 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.43, 1,817.15 and 345.75 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.43 : 1,817.15 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.43/1,817.15 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.43x = 1,817.15 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.43x = 628,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,279.61/1,211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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