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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.14, 1,971.16 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.14, 1,971.16 and 534.12 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.14 : 1,971.16 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.14/1,971.16 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.14x = 1,971.16 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.14x = 1,052,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,835.98/1,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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