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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.20, 1,992.31 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.20, 1,992.31 and 354.31 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.20 : 1,992.31 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.20/1,992.31 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.20x = 1,992.31 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.20x = 705,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,895.36/1,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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