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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.13, 1,959.03 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.13, 1,959.03 and 332.24 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.13 : 1,959.03 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.13/1,959.03 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.13x = 1,959.03 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.13x = 650,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,858.33/1,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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