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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.60, 2,030.39 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.60, 2,030.39 and 327.60 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.60 : 2,030.39 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.60/2,030.39 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.60x = 2,030.39 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.60x = 665,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,145.61/1,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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