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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.32, 1,661.22 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.32, 1,661.22 and 327.38 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.32 : 1,661.22 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.32/1,661.22 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.32x = 1,661.22 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.32x = 543,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,850.20/1,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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