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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.42, 1,651.95 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.42, 1,651.95 and 331.92 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.42 : 1,651.95 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.42/1,651.95 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.42x = 1,651.95 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.42x = 548,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,315.24/1,101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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