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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.22, 1,971.30 and 664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.22, 1,971.30 and 664.60 is: 996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.22 : 1,971.30 = 664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.22/1,971.30 = 664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.22x = 1,971.30 × 664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.22x = 1,310,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,125.98/1,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.88

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