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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.47, 2,028.71 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.47, 2,028.71 and 326.47 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.47 : 2,028.71 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.47/2,028.71 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.47x = 2,028.71 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.47x = 662,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,312.95/1,352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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