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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.40, 1,969.80 and 1,071.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.40, 1,969.80 and 1,071.40 is: 1,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.40 : 1,969.80 = 1,071.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.40/1,969.80 = 1,071.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.40x = 1,969.80 × 1,071.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.40x = 2,110,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,443.72/1,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.63

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