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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.34 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.38, 1,661.34 and 327.44 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.38 : 1,661.34 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.38/1,661.34 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.38x = 1,661.34 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.38x = 543,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,989.17/1,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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