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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.32, 1,971.60 and 448.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.32, 1,971.60 and 448.42 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.32 : 1,971.60 = 448.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.32/1,971.60 = 448.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.32x = 1,971.60 × 448.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.32x = 884,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,104.87/1,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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