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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.40, 1,973.08 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.40, 1,973.08 and 341.48 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.40 : 1,973.08 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.40/1,973.08 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.40x = 1,973.08 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.40x = 673,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,767.36/1,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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