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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.90, 1,975.32 and 342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.90, 1,975.32 and 342.97 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.90 : 1,975.32 = 342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.90/1,975.32 = 342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.90x = 1,975.32 × 342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.90x = 677,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,470.56/1,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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