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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.44, 1,967.09 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.44, 1,967.09 and 337.50 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.44 : 1,967.09 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.44/1,967.09 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.44x = 1,967.09 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.44x = 663,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,891.19/1,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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