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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.80, 1,961.76 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.80, 1,961.76 and 333.91 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.80 : 1,961.76 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.80/1,961.76 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.80x = 1,961.76 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.80x = 655,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,041.47/1,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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