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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.34, 1,654.97 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.34, 1,654.97 and 323.34 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.34 : 1,654.97 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.34/1,654.97 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.34x = 1,654.97 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.34x = 535,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,116.38/1,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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