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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.05, 1,950.14 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.05, 1,950.14 and 326.23 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.05 : 1,950.14 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.05/1,950.14 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.05x = 1,950.14 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.05x = 636,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,190.11/1,300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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