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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.29, 1,651.68 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.29, 1,651.68 and 321.30 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.29 : 1,651.68 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.29/1,651.68 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.29x = 1,651.68 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.29x = 530,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,684.78/1,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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