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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.82, 2,030.72 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.82, 2,030.72 and 327.82 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.82 : 2,030.72 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.82/2,030.72 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.82x = 2,030.72 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.82x = 665,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,700.48/1,353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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