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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.34, 1,970.01 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.34, 1,970.01 and 339.45 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.34 : 1,970.01 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.34/1,970.01 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.34x = 1,970.01 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.34x = 668,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,719.89/1,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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