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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.36 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.36 and 324.76 is: 487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,657.36 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,657.36 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,657.36 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 538,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,244.23/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.20

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