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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.95, 1,651.52 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.95, 1,651.52 and 320.92 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.95 : 1,651.52 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.95/1,651.52 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.95x = 1,651.52 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.95x = 530,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,002.47/1,100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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