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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.78, 1,975.01 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.78, 1,975.01 and 342.96 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.78 : 1,975.01 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.78/1,975.01 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.78x = 1,975.01 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.78x = 677,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,347.71/1,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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