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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.72, 1,972.08 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.72, 1,972.08 and 545.28 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.72 : 1,972.08 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.72/1,972.08 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.72x = 1,972.08 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.72x = 1,075,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,335.78/1,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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