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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.28, 1,971.35 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.28, 1,971.35 and 340.35 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.28 : 1,971.35 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.28/1,971.35 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.28x = 1,971.35 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.28x = 670,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,951.29/1,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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