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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.20, 1,977.30 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.20, 1,977.30 and 344.28 is: 516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.20 : 1,977.30 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.20/1,977.30 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.20x = 1,977.30 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.20x = 680,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,744.84/1,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.42

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