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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.62, 1,968.87 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.62, 1,968.87 and 338.70 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.62 : 1,968.87 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.62/1,968.87 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.62x = 1,968.87 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.62x = 666,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,856.27/1,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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