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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.06, 1,888.43 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.06, 1,888.43 and 334.69 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.06 : 1,888.43 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.06/1,888.43 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.06x = 1,888.43 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.06x = 632,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,038.64/1,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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