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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.40, 1,970.08 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.40, 1,970.08 and 339.48 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.40 : 1,970.08 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.40/1,970.08 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.40x = 1,970.08 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.40x = 668,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,802.76/1,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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