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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.94, 1,973.75 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.94, 1,973.75 and 342 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.94 : 1,973.75 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.94/1,973.75 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.94x = 1,973.75 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.94x = 675,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,020.79/1,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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