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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.24, 1,966.95 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.24, 1,966.95 and 337.35 is: 506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.24 : 1,966.95 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.24/1,966.95 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.24x = 1,966.95 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.24x = 663,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,550.58/1,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.05

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