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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.94, 1,891.36 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.94, 1,891.36 and 336.48 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.94 : 1,891.36 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.94/1,891.36 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.94x = 1,891.36 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.94x = 636,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,401.80/1,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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