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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.07, 1,971.10 and 901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.07, 1,971.10 and 901.95 is: 1,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.07 : 1,971.10 = 901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.07/1,971.10 = 901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.07x = 1,971.10 × 901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.07x = 1,777,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,831.39/1,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.92

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