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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.25, 1,972.89 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.25, 1,972.89 and 341.29 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.25 : 1,972.89 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.25/1,972.89 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.25x = 1,972.89 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.25x = 673,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,332.56/1,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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