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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.19, 1,971.29 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.19, 1,971.29 and 340.22 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.19 : 1,971.29 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.19/1,971.29 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.19x = 1,971.29 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.19x = 670,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,672.28/1,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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