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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.91, 1,961.85 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.91, 1,961.85 and 334.10 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.91 : 1,961.85 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.91/1,961.85 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.91x = 1,961.85 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.91x = 655,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,444.28/1,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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