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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.77, 1,967.66 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.77, 1,967.66 and 337.85 is: 506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.77 : 1,967.66 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.77/1,967.66 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.77x = 1,967.66 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.77x = 664,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,771.05/1,311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.77

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