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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.73, 1,817.89 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.73, 1,817.89 and 346.05 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.73 : 1,817.89 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.73/1,817.89 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.73x = 1,817.89 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.73x = 629,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,071.75/1,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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