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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.92, 1,973.94 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.92, 1,973.94 and 342.03 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.92 : 1,973.94 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.92/1,973.94 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.92x = 1,973.94 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.92x = 675,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,146.70/1,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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