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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.62, 1,974.93 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.62, 1,974.93 and 342.72 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.62 : 1,974.93 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.62/1,974.93 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.62x = 1,974.93 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.62x = 676,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,848.01/1,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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