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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.37, 1,651.81 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.37, 1,651.81 and 321.19 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.37 : 1,651.81 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.37/1,651.81 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.37x = 1,651.81 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.37x = 530,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,544.85/1,101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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