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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.74, 1,976.43 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.74, 1,976.43 and 343.78 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.74 : 1,976.43 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.74/1,976.43 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.74x = 1,976.43 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.74x = 679,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,453.45/1,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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