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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.61, 1,970.38 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.61, 1,970.38 and 339.70 is: 509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.61 : 1,970.38 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.61/1,970.38 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.61x = 1,970.38 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.61x = 669,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,338.09/1,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.54

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