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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.66, 1,894.02 and 338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.66, 1,894.02 and 338.21 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.66 : 1,894.02 = 338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.66/1,894.02 = 338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.66x = 1,894.02 × 338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.66x = 640,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,576.50/1,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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