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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.91, 1,892.82 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.91, 1,892.82 and 337.52 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.91 : 1,892.82 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.91/1,892.82 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.91x = 1,892.82 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.91x = 638,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,864.61/1,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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