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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.73, 1,889.74 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.73, 1,889.74 and 335.32 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.73 : 1,889.74 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.73/1,889.74 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.73x = 1,889.74 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.73x = 633,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,670.66/1,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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