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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.53, 1,971.86 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.53, 1,971.86 and 534.13 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.53 : 1,971.86 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.53/1,971.86 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.53x = 1,971.86 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.53x = 1,053,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,235.56/1,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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