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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.86, 2,029.29 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.86, 2,029.29 and 326.86 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.86 : 2,029.29 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.86/2,029.29 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.86x = 2,029.29 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.86x = 663,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,292.10/1,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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