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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.47, 2,030.21 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.47, 2,030.21 and 327.47 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.47 : 2,030.21 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.47/2,030.21 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.47x = 2,030.21 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.47x = 664,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,832.87/1,353.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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