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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.75, 1,972.44 and 1,117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.75, 1,972.44 and 1,117.29 is: 1,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.75 : 1,972.44 = 1,117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.75/1,972.44 = 1,117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.75x = 1,972.44 × 1,117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.75x = 2,203,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,787.49/1,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.20

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