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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.76, 1,967.64 and 337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.76, 1,967.64 and 337.87 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.76 : 1,967.64 = 337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.76/1,967.64 = 337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.76x = 1,967.64 × 337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.76x = 664,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,806.53/1,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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