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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.58, 1,992.72 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.58, 1,992.72 and 341.40 is: 512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.58 : 1,992.72 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.58/1,992.72 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.58x = 1,992.72 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.58x = 680,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,314.61/1,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.06

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