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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.23, 1,954.92 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.23, 1,954.92 and 329.34 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.23 : 1,954.92 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.23/1,954.92 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.23x = 1,954.92 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.23x = 643,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,837.42/1,303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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