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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.06, 1,951.61 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.06, 1,951.61 and 327.17 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.06 : 1,951.61 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.06/1,951.61 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.06x = 1,951.61 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.06x = 638,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,513.94/1,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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