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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.05, 1,951.64 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.05, 1,951.64 and 327.23 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.05 : 1,951.64 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.05/1,951.64 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.05x = 1,951.64 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.05x = 638,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,635.16/1,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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