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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.87, 1,969.33 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.87, 1,969.33 and 338.97 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.87 : 1,969.33 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.87/1,969.33 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.87x = 1,969.33 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.87x = 667,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,543.79/1,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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