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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.05, 1,962.14 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.05, 1,962.14 and 334.16 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.05 : 1,962.14 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.05/1,962.14 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.05x = 1,962.14 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.05x = 655,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,657.22/1,308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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