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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.90, 1,817.31 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.90, 1,817.31 and 346.01 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.90 : 1,817.31 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.90/1,817.31 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.90x = 1,817.31 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.90x = 628,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,807.43/1,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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