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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.03, 1,972.52 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.03, 1,972.52 and 327.84 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.03 : 1,972.52 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.03/1,972.52 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.03x = 1,972.52 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.03x = 646,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,669.32/1,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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