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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.91, 1,889.82 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.91, 1,889.82 and 335.52 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.91 : 1,889.82 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.91/1,889.82 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.91x = 1,889.82 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.91x = 634,072.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,072.41/1,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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