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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.22, 1,969.84 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.22, 1,969.84 and 326.03 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.22 : 1,969.84 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.22/1,969.84 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.22x = 1,969.84 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.22x = 642,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,232.67/1,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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