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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.81, 1,967.57 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.81, 1,967.57 and 337.92 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.81 : 1,967.57 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.81/1,967.57 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.81x = 1,967.57 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.81x = 664,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,881.25/1,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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