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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.75, 1,817.91 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.75, 1,817.91 and 346.04 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.75 : 1,817.91 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.75/1,817.91 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.75x = 1,817.91 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.75x = 629,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,069.58/1,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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