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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.32, 1,950.52 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.32, 1,950.52 and 326.44 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.32 : 1,950.52 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.32/1,950.52 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.32x = 1,950.52 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.32x = 636,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,727.75/1,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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