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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.45, 1,950.66 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.45, 1,950.66 and 326.56 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.45 : 1,950.66 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.45/1,950.66 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.45x = 1,950.66 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.45x = 637,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,007.53/1,300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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