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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.80, 1,660.49 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.80, 1,660.49 and 326.83 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.80 : 1,660.49 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.80/1,660.49 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.80x = 1,660.49 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.80x = 542,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,697.95/1,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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