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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.77, 1,967.56 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.77, 1,967.56 and 337.79 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.77 : 1,967.56 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.77/1,967.56 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.77x = 1,967.56 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.77x = 664,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,626.17/1,311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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