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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.92, 1,969.38 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.92, 1,969.38 and 339.12 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.92 : 1,969.38 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.92/1,969.38 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.92x = 1,969.38 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.92x = 667,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,856.15/1,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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