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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.45, 1,890.65 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.45, 1,890.65 and 335.98 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.45 : 1,890.65 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.45/1,890.65 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.45x = 1,890.65 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.45x = 635,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,209.45/1,260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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