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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.39, 1,971.57 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.39, 1,971.57 and 340.50 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.39 : 1,971.57 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.39/1,971.57 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.39x = 1,971.57 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.39x = 671,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,319.59/1,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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