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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.47, 1,889.24 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.47, 1,889.24 and 335.03 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.47 : 1,889.24 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.47/1,889.24 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.47x = 1,889.24 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.47x = 632,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,952.08/1,259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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