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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.44, 1,967.20 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.44, 1,967.20 and 337.56 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.44 : 1,967.20 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.44/1,967.20 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.44x = 1,967.20 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.44x = 664,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,048.03/1,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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