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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.28, 1,975.92 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.28, 1,975.92 and 343.44 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.28 : 1,975.92 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.28/1,975.92 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.28x = 1,975.92 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.28x = 678,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,609.96/1,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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