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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.30, 1,970.37 and 655.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.30, 1,970.37 and 655.86 is: 983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.30 : 1,970.37 = 655.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.30/1,970.37 = 655.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.30x = 1,970.37 × 655.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.30x = 1,292,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,286.87/1,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.25

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