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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.78, 1,652.70 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.78, 1,652.70 and 332.28 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.78 : 1,652.70 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.78/1,652.70 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.78x = 1,652.70 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.78x = 549,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,159.16/1,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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