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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.62, 1,959.98 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.62, 1,959.98 and 332.73 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.62 : 1,959.98 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.62/1,959.98 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.62x = 1,959.98 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.62x = 652,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,144.15/1,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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