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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.68 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.68 and 326.52 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.46 : 1,950.68 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.46/1,950.68 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.46x = 1,950.68 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.46x = 636,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,936.85/1,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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