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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.34, 1,968.50 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.34, 1,968.50 and 338.43 is: 507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.34 : 1,968.50 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.34/1,968.50 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.34x = 1,968.50 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.34x = 666,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,197.76/1,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.64

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