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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.18, 1,970.04 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.18, 1,970.04 and 447.88 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.18 : 1,970.04 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.18/1,970.04 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.18x = 1,970.04 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.18x = 882,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,341.52/1,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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