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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.26, 1,950.32 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.26, 1,950.32 and 326.34 is: 489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.26 : 1,950.32 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.26/1,950.32 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.26x = 1,950.32 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.26x = 636,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,467.43/1,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.49

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