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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.69, 1,889.63 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.69, 1,889.63 and 335.24 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.69 : 1,889.63 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.69/1,889.63 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.69x = 1,889.63 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.69x = 633,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,482.61/1,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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