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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.62, 1,971.95 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.62, 1,971.95 and 340.73 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.62 : 1,971.95 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.62/1,971.95 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.62x = 1,971.95 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.62x = 671,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,890.96/1,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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