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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.24, 1,969.95 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.24, 1,969.95 and 339.35 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.24 : 1,969.95 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.24/1,969.95 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.24x = 1,969.95 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.24x = 668,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,502.53/1,313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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