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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.51, 1,961.26 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.51, 1,961.26 and 333.62 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.51 : 1,961.26 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.51/1,961.26 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.51x = 1,961.26 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.51x = 654,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,304.92/1,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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