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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.44, 1,970.20 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.44, 1,970.20 and 339.56 is: 509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.44 : 1,970.20 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.44/1,970.20 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.44x = 1,970.20 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.44x = 669,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,001.11/1,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.35

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