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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.30, 1,970.06 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.30, 1,970.06 and 339.40 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.30 : 1,970.06 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.30/1,970.06 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.30x = 1,970.06 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.30x = 668,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,638.36/1,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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