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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.88, 1,817.64 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.88, 1,817.64 and 346.26 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.88 : 1,817.64 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.88/1,817.64 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.88x = 1,817.64 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.88x = 629,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,376.03/1,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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