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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.16, 1,653.31 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.16, 1,653.31 and 322.18 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.16 : 1,653.31 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.16/1,653.31 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.16x = 1,653.31 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.16x = 532,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,654.34/1,102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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