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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.79, 1,967.67 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.79, 1,967.67 and 337.89 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.79 : 1,967.67 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.79/1,967.67 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.79x = 1,967.67 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.79x = 664,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,856.02/1,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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