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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314, 1,969.56 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314, 1,969.56 and 665.28 is: 997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314 : 1,969.56 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314/1,969.56 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314x = 1,969.56 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314x = 1,310,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,308.88/1,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.19

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