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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.74, 1,652.34 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.74, 1,652.34 and 321.72 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.74 : 1,652.34 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.74/1,652.34 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.74x = 1,652.34 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.74x = 531,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,590.82/1,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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