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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.53, 1,970.27 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.53, 1,970.27 and 326.34 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.53 : 1,970.27 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.53/1,970.27 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.53x = 1,970.27 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.53x = 642,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,976.28/1,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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