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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.13, 1,654.92 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.13, 1,654.92 and 323.15 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.13 : 1,654.92 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.13/1,654.92 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.13x = 1,654.92 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.13x = 534,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,789.28/1,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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