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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.35, 1,651.63 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.35, 1,651.63 and 321.16 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.35 : 1,651.63 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.35/1,651.63 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.35x = 1,651.63 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.35x = 530,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,437.49/1,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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