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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.37, 1,890.35 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.37, 1,890.35 and 335.99 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.37 : 1,890.35 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.37/1,890.35 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.37x = 1,890.35 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.37x = 635,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,130.18/1,260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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