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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.08, 1,660.90 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.08, 1,660.90 and 327.08 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.08 : 1,660.90 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.08/1,660.90 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.08x = 1,660.90 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.08x = 543,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,245.95/1,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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