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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.37, 1,970.61 and 620.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.37, 1,970.61 and 620.67 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.37 : 1,970.61 = 620.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.37/1,970.61 = 620.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.37x = 1,970.61 × 620.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.37x = 1,223,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,098.51/1,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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