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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.75, 2,029.13 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.75, 2,029.13 and 326.75 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.75 : 2,029.13 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.75/2,029.13 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.75x = 2,029.13 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.75x = 663,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,016.59/1,352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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