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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.45, 1,972.07 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.45, 1,972.07 and 390.03 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.45 : 1,972.07 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.45/1,972.07 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.45x = 1,972.07 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.45x = 769,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,169.44/1,314.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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