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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.47, 1,660.95 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.47, 1,660.95 and 327.53 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.47 : 1,660.95 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.47/1,660.95 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.47x = 1,660.95 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.47x = 544,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,002.65/1,107.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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