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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.67, 1,964.58 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.67, 1,964.58 and 335.78 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.67 : 1,964.58 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.67/1,964.58 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.67x = 1,964.58 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.67x = 659,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,666.67/1,309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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