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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.81, 1,889.56 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.81, 1,889.56 and 335.43 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.81 : 1,889.56 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.81/1,889.56 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.81x = 1,889.56 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.81x = 633,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,815.11/1,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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