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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.94, 1,817.88 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.94, 1,817.88 and 346.23 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.94 : 1,817.88 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.94/1,817.88 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.94x = 1,817.88 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.94x = 629,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,404.59/1,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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