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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.14, 1,972.08 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.14, 1,972.08 and 544.64 is: 817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.14 : 1,972.08 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.14/1,972.08 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.14x = 1,972.08 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.14x = 1,074,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,063.79/1,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.32

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