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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.16, 1,966.73 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.16, 1,966.73 and 337.26 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.16 : 1,966.73 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.16/1,966.73 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.16x = 1,966.73 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.16x = 663,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,299.36/1,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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