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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.49, 1,971.69 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.49, 1,971.69 and 534.26 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.49 : 1,971.69 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.49/1,971.69 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.49x = 1,971.69 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.49x = 1,053,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,395.10/1,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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