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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.94, 1,892.86 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.94, 1,892.86 and 337.48 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.94 : 1,892.86 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.94/1,892.86 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.94x = 1,892.86 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.94x = 638,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,802.39/1,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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