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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.62, 2,031.90 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.62, 2,031.90 and 328.62 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.62 : 2,031.90 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.62/2,031.90 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.62x = 2,031.90 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.62x = 667,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,722.98/1,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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