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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.18, 1,971.46 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.18, 1,971.46 and 481.14 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.18 : 1,971.46 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.18/1,971.46 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.18x = 1,971.46 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.18x = 948,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,537.84/1,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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