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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.75, 1,973.64 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.75, 1,973.64 and 341.79 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.75 : 1,973.64 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.75/1,973.64 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.75x = 1,973.64 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.75x = 674,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,570.42/1,315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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