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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.70, 1,891.05 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.70, 1,891.05 and 336.21 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.70 : 1,891.05 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.70/1,891.05 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.70x = 1,891.05 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.70x = 635,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,778.78/1,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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