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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.90, 1,969.19 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.90, 1,969.19 and 338.92 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.90 : 1,969.19 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.90/1,969.19 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.90x = 1,969.19 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.90x = 667,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,397.87/1,312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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