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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.52, 1,971.84 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.52, 1,971.84 and 448.84 is: 673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.52 : 1,971.84 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.52/1,971.84 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.52x = 1,971.84 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.52x = 885,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,040.67/1,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.28

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