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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.73, 1,971.54 and 721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.73, 1,971.54 and 721.60 is: 1,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.73 : 1,971.54 = 721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.73/1,971.54 = 721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.73x = 1,971.54 × 721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.73x = 1,422,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,663.26/1,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.10

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