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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.67, 1,973.64 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.67, 1,973.64 and 425.98 is: 639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.67 : 1,973.64 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.67/1,973.64 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.67x = 1,973.64 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.67x = 840,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,721.30/1,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.01

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