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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.34, 1,971.48 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.34, 1,971.48 and 340.44 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.34 : 1,971.48 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.34/1,971.48 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.34x = 1,971.48 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.34x = 671,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,170.65/1,314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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