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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.37, 1,661.35 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.37, 1,661.35 and 327.41 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.37 : 1,661.35 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.37/1,661.35 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.37x = 1,661.35 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.37x = 543,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,934.30/1,107.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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