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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.67, 1,972.79 and 621.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.67, 1,972.79 and 621.19 is: 932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.67 : 1,972.79 = 621.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.67/1,972.79 = 621.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.67x = 1,972.79 × 621.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.67x = 1,225,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,477.42/1,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.16

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