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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.35, 1,971.51 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.35, 1,971.51 and 340.45 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.35 : 1,971.51 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.35/1,971.51 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.35x = 1,971.51 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.35x = 671,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,200.58/1,314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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