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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.67, 1,817.14 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.67, 1,817.14 and 345.78 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.67 : 1,817.14 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.67/1,817.14 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.67x = 1,817.14 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.67x = 628,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,330.67/1,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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