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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.37, 1,961.10 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.37, 1,961.10 and 333.48 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.37 : 1,961.10 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.37/1,961.10 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.37x = 1,961.10 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.37x = 653,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,987.63/1,307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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