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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.11, 1,951.63 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.11, 1,951.63 and 327.22 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.11 : 1,951.63 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.11/1,951.63 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.11x = 1,951.63 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.11x = 638,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,612.37/1,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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