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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.44, 1,653.66 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.44, 1,653.66 and 332.94 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.44 : 1,653.66 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.44/1,653.66 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.44x = 1,653.66 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.44x = 550,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,567.90/1,102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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