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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.73, 1,974.80 and 1,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.73, 1,974.80 and 1,270.99 is: 1,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.73 : 1,974.80 = 1,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.73/1,974.80 = 1,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.73x = 1,974.80 × 1,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.73x = 2,509,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,949.29/1,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.10

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