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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.59, 1,817.27 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.59, 1,817.27 and 345.90 is: 518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.59 : 1,817.27 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.59/1,817.27 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.59x = 1,817.27 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.59x = 628,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,593.69/1,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.82

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