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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.36, 1,969.82 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.36, 1,969.82 and 339.42 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.36 : 1,969.82 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.36/1,969.82 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.36x = 1,969.82 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.36x = 668,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,596.30/1,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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