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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.02, 1,971.07 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.02, 1,971.07 and 340.07 is: 510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.02 : 1,971.07 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.02/1,971.07 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.02x = 1,971.07 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.02x = 670,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,291.07/1,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.11

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