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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.77, 1,967.30 and 1,081.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.77, 1,967.30 and 1,081.49 is: 1,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.77 : 1,967.30 = 1,081.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.77/1,967.30 = 1,081.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.77x = 1,967.30 × 1,081.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.77x = 2,127,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,614.79/1,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.24

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