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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.78, 1,817.42 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.78, 1,817.42 and 345.90 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.78 : 1,817.42 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.78/1,817.42 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.78x = 1,817.42 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.78x = 628,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,645.58/1,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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