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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.42, 1,989.63 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.42, 1,989.63 and 352.47 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.42 : 1,989.63 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.42/1,989.63 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.42x = 1,989.63 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.42x = 701,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,284.89/1,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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