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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.59, 1,656.68 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.59, 1,656.68 and 324.63 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.59 : 1,656.68 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.59/1,656.68 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.59x = 1,656.68 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.59x = 537,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,808.03/1,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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