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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.41, 1,973.13 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.41, 1,973.13 and 341.52 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.41 : 1,973.13 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.41/1,973.13 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.41x = 1,973.13 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.41x = 673,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,863.36/1,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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