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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.06, 1,975.66 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.06, 1,975.66 and 343.16 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.06 : 1,975.66 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.06/1,975.66 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.06x = 1,975.66 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.06x = 677,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,967.49/1,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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