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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.94, 1,952.94 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.94, 1,952.94 and 328.02 is: 492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.94 : 1,952.94 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.94/1,952.94 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.94x = 1,952.94 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.94x = 640,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,603.38/1,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.04

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