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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.62, 1,962.98 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.62, 1,962.98 and 334.72 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.62 : 1,962.98 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.62/1,962.98 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.62x = 1,962.98 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.62x = 657,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,048.67/1,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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