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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.35, 1,653.13 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.35, 1,653.13 and 322.16 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.35 : 1,653.13 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.35/1,653.13 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.35x = 1,653.13 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.35x = 532,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,572.36/1,102.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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