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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.23, 1,971.36 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.23, 1,971.36 and 340.34 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.23 : 1,971.36 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.23/1,971.36 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.23x = 1,971.36 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.23x = 670,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,922.81/1,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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