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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.76, 1,650.88 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.76, 1,650.88 and 320.55 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.76 : 1,650.88 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.76/1,650.88 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.76x = 1,650.88 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.76x = 529,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,187.98/1,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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