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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.60, 1,989.78 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.60, 1,989.78 and 352.80 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.60 : 1,989.78 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.60/1,989.78 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.60x = 1,989.78 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.60x = 701,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,994.38/1,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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