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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.40, 1,964.08 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.40, 1,964.08 and 335.48 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.40 : 1,964.08 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.40/1,964.08 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.40x = 1,964.08 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.40x = 658,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,909.56/1,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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