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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.82, 1,889.71 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.82, 1,889.71 and 335.35 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.82 : 1,889.71 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.82/1,889.71 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.82x = 1,889.71 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.82x = 633,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,708.69/1,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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