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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.34, 1,972.98 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.34, 1,972.98 and 341.45 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.34 : 1,972.98 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.34/1,972.98 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.34x = 1,972.98 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.34x = 673,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,664.16/1,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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