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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.44, 1,970.17 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.44, 1,970.17 and 339.48 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.44 : 1,970.17 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.44/1,970.17 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.44x = 1,970.17 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.44x = 668,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,832.46/1,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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