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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.72, 1,971.96 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.72, 1,971.96 and 664.94 is: 997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.72 : 1,971.96 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.72/1,971.96 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.72x = 1,971.96 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.72x = 1,311,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,235.08/1,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.35

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