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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.82, 1,973.73 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.82, 1,973.73 and 341.93 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.82 : 1,973.73 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.82/1,973.73 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.82x = 1,973.73 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.82x = 674,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,865.92/1,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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