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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.79, 1,969.25 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.79, 1,969.25 and 338.87 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.79 : 1,969.25 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.79/1,969.25 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.79x = 1,969.25 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.79x = 667,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,308.21/1,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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