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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.55, 1,977.95 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.55, 1,977.95 and 344.66 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.55 : 1,977.95 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.55/1,977.95 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.55x = 1,977.95 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.55x = 681,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,711.22/1,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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