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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.41, 1,971.56 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.41, 1,971.56 and 340.47 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.41 : 1,971.56 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.41/1,971.56 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.41x = 1,971.56 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.41x = 671,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,257.88/1,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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