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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.24, 1,975.70 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.24, 1,975.70 and 343.32 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.24 : 1,975.70 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.24/1,975.70 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.24x = 1,975.70 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.24x = 678,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,290.77/1,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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