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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.72, 1,990.08 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.72, 1,990.08 and 352.92 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.72 : 1,990.08 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.72/1,990.08 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.72x = 1,990.08 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.72x = 702,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,339.03/1,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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