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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.97, 1,970.95 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.97, 1,970.95 and 340.07 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.97 : 1,970.95 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.97/1,970.95 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.97x = 1,970.95 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.97x = 670,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,260.97/1,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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