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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.34, 1,660.63 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.34, 1,660.63 and 327.14 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.34 : 1,660.63 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.34/1,660.63 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.34x = 1,660.63 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.34x = 543,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,248.56/1,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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