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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.85, 1,889.81 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.85, 1,889.81 and 335.43 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.85 : 1,889.81 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.85/1,889.81 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.85x = 1,889.81 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.85x = 633,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,897.29/1,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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