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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.95, 1,889.90 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.95, 1,889.90 and 335.48 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.95 : 1,889.90 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.95/1,889.90 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.95x = 1,889.90 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.95x = 634,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,012.53/1,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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