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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.94, 1,657.42 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.94, 1,657.42 and 324.96 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.94 : 1,657.42 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.94/1,657.42 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.94x = 1,657.42 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.94x = 538,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,586.92/1,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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