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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.74, 1,972.07 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.74, 1,972.07 and 534.51 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.74 : 1,972.07 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.74/1,972.07 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.74x = 1,972.07 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.74x = 1,054,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,088.46/1,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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