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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.80, 1,971.30 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.80, 1,971.30 and 621.80 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.80 : 1,971.30 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.80/1,971.30 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.80x = 1,971.30 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.80x = 1,225,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,754.34/1,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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