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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.16, 1,972.74 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.16, 1,972.74 and 341.26 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.16 : 1,972.74 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.16/1,972.74 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.16x = 1,972.74 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.16x = 673,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,217.25/1,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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