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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.48, 1,817.30 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.48, 1,817.30 and 345.84 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.48 : 1,817.30 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.48/1,817.30 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.48x = 1,817.30 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.48x = 628,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,495.03/1,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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