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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.64, 1,972.02 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.64, 1,972.02 and 340.84 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.64 : 1,972.02 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.64/1,972.02 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.64x = 1,972.02 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.64x = 672,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,143.30/1,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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