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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.49, 1,952.08 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.49, 1,952.08 and 327.51 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.49 : 1,952.08 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.49/1,952.08 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.49x = 1,952.08 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.49x = 639,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,324.90/1,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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