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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.23, 1,951.75 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.23, 1,951.75 and 327.34 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.23 : 1,951.75 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.23/1,951.75 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.23x = 1,951.75 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.23x = 638,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,874.45/1,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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