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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.92, 1,969.46 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.92, 1,969.46 and 339.03 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.92 : 1,969.46 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.92/1,969.46 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.92x = 1,969.46 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.92x = 667,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,704.33/1,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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