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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.65, 1,952.46 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.65, 1,952.46 and 327.76 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.65 : 1,952.46 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.65/1,952.46 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.65x = 1,952.46 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.65x = 639,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,933.41/1,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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