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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.81, 1,817.72 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.81, 1,817.72 and 346.13 is: 519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.81 : 1,817.72 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.81/1,817.72 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.81x = 1,817.72 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.81x = 629,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,157.90/1,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.19

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