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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.74, 1,973.60 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.74, 1,973.60 and 341.84 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.74 : 1,973.60 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.74/1,973.60 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.74x = 1,973.60 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.74x = 674,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,643.85/1,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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