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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.62, 1,961.48 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.62, 1,961.48 and 333.73 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.62 : 1,961.48 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.62/1,961.48 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.62x = 1,961.48 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.62x = 654,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,593.24/1,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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