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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.52, 1,959.77 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.52, 1,959.77 and 332.62 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.52 : 1,959.77 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.52/1,959.77 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.52x = 1,959.77 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.52x = 651,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,852.76/1,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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