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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.19, 1,966.79 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.19, 1,966.79 and 337.22 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.19 : 1,966.79 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.19/1,966.79 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.19x = 1,966.79 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.19x = 663,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,239.31/1,311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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