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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.23, 1,957.85 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.23, 1,957.85 and 331.34 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.23 : 1,957.85 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.23/1,957.85 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.23x = 1,957.85 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.23x = 648,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,705.68/1,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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