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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.22, 1,969.80 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.22, 1,969.80 and 339.33 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.22 : 1,969.80 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.22/1,969.80 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.22x = 1,969.80 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.22x = 668,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,412.23/1,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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