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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.22, 1,966.96 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.22, 1,966.96 and 337.34 is: 506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.22 : 1,966.96 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.22/1,966.96 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.22x = 1,966.96 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.22x = 663,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,534.29/1,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.04

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