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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.26, 1,971.88 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.26, 1,971.88 and 448.56 is: 673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.26 : 1,971.88 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.26/1,971.88 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.26x = 1,971.88 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.26x = 884,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,506.49/1,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.01

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