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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.99, 1,961.80 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.99, 1,961.80 and 334.01 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.99 : 1,961.80 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.99/1,961.80 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.99x = 1,961.80 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.99x = 655,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,260.82/1,307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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