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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.80, 1,993.30 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.80, 1,993.30 and 354.88 is: 532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.80 : 1,993.30 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.80/1,993.30 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.80x = 1,993.30 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.80x = 707,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,382.30/1,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.35

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