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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.00, 2,095.49 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.00, 2,095.49 and 342.80 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.00 : 2,095.49 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.00/2,095.49 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.00x = 2,095.49 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.00x = 718,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,321.78/1,397.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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