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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.10, 1,970.61 and 1,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.10, 1,970.61 and 1,053.28 is: 1,579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.10 : 1,970.61 = 1,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.10/1,970.61 = 1,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.10x = 1,970.61 × 1,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.10x = 2,075,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,604.10/1,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.49

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