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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.65, 1,890.84 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.65, 1,890.84 and 336.31 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.65 : 1,890.84 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.65/1,890.84 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.65x = 1,890.84 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.65x = 635,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,903.67/1,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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