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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.02, 1,972.50 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.02, 1,972.50 and 341.10 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.02 : 1,972.50 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.02/1,972.50 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.02x = 1,972.50 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.02x = 672,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,819.75/1,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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