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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.21, 1,971 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.21, 1,971 and 534 is: 800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.21 : 1,971 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.21/1,971 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.21x = 1,971 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.21x = 1,052,514
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,514/1,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.87

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