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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.36, 1,977.62 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.36, 1,977.62 and 344.48 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.36 : 1,977.62 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.36/1,977.62 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.36x = 1,977.62 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.36x = 681,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,250.54/1,318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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