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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.40, 1,971.60 and 1,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.40, 1,971.60 and 1,304.80 is: 1,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.40 : 1,971.60 = 1,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.40/1,971.60 = 1,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.40x = 1,971.60 × 1,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.40x = 2,572,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,543.68/1,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.20

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