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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.08, 1,971.35 and 448.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.08, 1,971.35 and 448.19 is: 672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.08 : 1,971.35 = 448.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.08/1,971.35 = 448.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.08x = 1,971.35 × 448.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.08x = 883,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,539.36/1,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.36

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