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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.07, 1,971.99 and 544.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.07, 1,971.99 and 544.57 is: 817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.07 : 1,971.99 = 544.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.07/1,971.99 = 544.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.07x = 1,971.99 × 544.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.07x = 1,073,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,886.59/1,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.22

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