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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.99, 1,891.50 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.99, 1,891.50 and 336.54 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.99 : 1,891.50 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.99/1,891.50 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.99x = 1,891.50 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.99x = 636,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,565.41/1,260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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