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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.02, 1,975.56 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.02, 1,975.56 and 343.06 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.02 : 1,975.56 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.02/1,975.56 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.02x = 1,975.56 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.02x = 677,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,735.61/1,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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