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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.87, 1,970.82 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.87, 1,970.82 and 339.98 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.87 : 1,970.82 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.87/1,970.82 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.87x = 1,970.82 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.87x = 670,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,029.53/1,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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