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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.87, 1,967.83 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.87, 1,967.83 and 337.97 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.87 : 1,967.83 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.87/1,967.83 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.87x = 1,967.83 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.87x = 665,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,070.73/1,311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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