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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.62, 1,964.48 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.62, 1,964.48 and 335.72 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.62 : 1,964.48 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.62/1,964.48 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.62x = 1,964.48 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.62x = 659,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,515.23/1,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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