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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.32, 1,971.48 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.32, 1,971.48 and 545.36 is: 818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.32 : 1,971.48 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.32/1,971.48 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.32x = 1,971.48 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.32x = 1,075,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,166.33/1,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.04

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