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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.50, 1,973.27 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.50, 1,973.27 and 341.55 is: 512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.50 : 1,973.27 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.50/1,973.27 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.50x = 1,973.27 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.50x = 673,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,958.79/1,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.32

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