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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.83, 1,966.20 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.83, 1,966.20 and 336.94 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.83 : 1,966.20 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.83/1,966.20 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.83x = 1,966.20 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.83x = 662,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,491.43/1,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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