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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.53, 1,968.80 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.53, 1,968.80 and 338.60 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.53 : 1,968.80 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.53/1,968.80 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.53x = 1,968.80 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.53x = 666,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,624.14/1,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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