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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.06, 2,032.59 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.06, 2,032.59 and 329.06 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.06 : 2,032.59 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.06/2,032.59 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.06x = 2,032.59 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.06x = 668,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,850.38/1,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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