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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.20, 1,971.30 and 620.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.20, 1,971.30 and 620.17 is: 930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.20 : 1,971.30 = 620.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.20/1,971.30 = 620.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.20x = 1,971.30 × 620.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.20x = 1,222,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,541.12/1,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.26

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