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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.24, 1,960.86 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.24, 1,960.86 and 333.34 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.24 : 1,960.86 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.24/1,960.86 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.24x = 1,960.86 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.24x = 653,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,633.07/1,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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