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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.73, 1,650.84 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.73, 1,650.84 and 320.73 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.73 : 1,650.84 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.73/1,650.84 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.73x = 1,650.84 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.73x = 529,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,464.06/1,100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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