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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.49, 1,964.30 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.49, 1,964.30 and 335.60 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.49 : 1,964.30 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.49/1,964.30 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.49x = 1,964.30 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.49x = 659,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,219.08/1,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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