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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.58, 1,817.37 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.58, 1,817.37 and 345.89 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.58 : 1,817.37 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.58/1,817.37 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.58x = 1,817.37 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.58x = 628,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,614.65/1,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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