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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.34 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.34 and 327.35 is: 491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.38 : 1,661.34 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.38/1,661.34 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.38x = 1,661.34 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.38x = 543,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,839.65/1,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.10

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