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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.25, 2,029.88 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.25, 2,029.88 and 327.25 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.25 : 2,029.88 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.25/2,029.88 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.25x = 2,029.88 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.25x = 664,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,276.59/1,353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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