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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.62, 1,974.95 and 342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.62, 1,974.95 and 342.73 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.62 : 1,974.95 = 342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.62/1,974.95 = 342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.62x = 1,974.95 × 342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.62x = 676,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,874.61/1,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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