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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.17, 1,971.42 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.17, 1,971.42 and 437.32 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.17 : 1,971.42 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.17/1,971.42 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.17x = 1,971.42 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.17x = 862,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,133.59/1,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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