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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.67, 1,972.01 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.67, 1,972.01 and 340.86 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.67 : 1,972.01 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.67/1,972.01 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.67x = 1,972.01 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.67x = 672,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,179.33/1,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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