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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.27, 1,971.51 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.27, 1,971.51 and 340.38 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.27 : 1,971.51 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.27/1,971.51 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.27x = 1,971.51 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.27x = 671,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,062.57/1,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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