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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.61, 1,653.71 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.61, 1,653.71 and 322.44 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.61 : 1,653.71 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.61/1,653.71 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.61x = 1,653.71 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.61x = 533,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,222.25/1,102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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