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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.70, 1,652.76 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.70, 1,652.76 and 332.20 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.70 : 1,652.76 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.70/1,652.76 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.70x = 1,652.76 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.70x = 549,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,046.87/1,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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