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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.25, 1,971.38 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.25, 1,971.38 and 402.25 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.25 : 1,971.38 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.25/1,971.38 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.25x = 1,971.38 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.25x = 792,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,987.61/1,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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