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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.82, 1,975.35 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.82, 1,975.35 and 342.92 is: 514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.82 : 1,975.35 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.82/1,975.35 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.82x = 1,975.35 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.82x = 677,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,385.31/1,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.41

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