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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.70, 1,969.02 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.70, 1,969.02 and 338.84 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.70 : 1,969.02 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.70/1,969.02 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.70x = 1,969.02 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.70x = 667,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,182.74/1,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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