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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.71, 1,655.58 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.71, 1,655.58 and 323.68 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.71 : 1,655.58 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.71/1,655.58 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.71x = 1,655.58 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.71x = 535,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,878.13/1,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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