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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.61, 2,030.41 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.61, 2,030.41 and 327.61 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.61 : 2,030.41 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.61/2,030.41 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.61x = 2,030.41 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.61x = 665,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,182.62/1,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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