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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.93, 1,972.99 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.93, 1,972.99 and 535.46 is: 803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.93 : 1,972.99 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.93/1,972.99 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.93x = 1,972.99 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.93x = 1,056,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,457.23/1,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.43

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