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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.15, 1,660.67 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.15, 1,660.67 and 327.12 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.15 : 1,660.67 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.15/1,660.67 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.15x = 1,660.67 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.15x = 543,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,236.73/1,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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