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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.53, 1,950.80 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.53, 1,950.80 and 326.63 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.53 : 1,950.80 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.53/1,950.80 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.53x = 1,950.80 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.53x = 637,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,194.89/1,300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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