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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.93, 1,817.89 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.93, 1,817.89 and 346.24 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.93 : 1,817.89 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.93/1,817.89 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.93x = 1,817.89 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.93x = 629,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,426.23/1,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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