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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.85, 1,817.73 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.85, 1,817.73 and 346.16 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.85 : 1,817.73 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.85/1,817.73 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.85x = 1,817.73 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.85x = 629,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,225.42/1,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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