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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.28, 1,969.82 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.28, 1,969.82 and 544.04 is: 815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.28 : 1,969.82 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.28/1,969.82 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.28x = 1,969.82 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.28x = 1,071,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,660.87/1,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.40

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