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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.05, 1,650.14 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.05, 1,650.14 and 320.05 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.05 : 1,650.14 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.05/1,650.14 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.05x = 1,650.14 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.05x = 528,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,123.98/1,100.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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