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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.60, 1,970.37 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.60, 1,970.37 and 339.71 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.60 : 1,970.37 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.60/1,970.37 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.60x = 1,970.37 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.60x = 669,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,344.54/1,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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