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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.15, 1,972.70 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.15, 1,972.70 and 341.23 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.15 : 1,972.70 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.15/1,972.70 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.15x = 1,972.70 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.15x = 673,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,144.42/1,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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