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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.21, 1,654.41 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.21, 1,654.41 and 323 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.21 : 1,654.41 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.21/1,654.41 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.21x = 1,654.41 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.21x = 534,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,374.43/1,103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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