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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.47, 1,661.46 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.47, 1,661.46 and 327.49 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.47 : 1,661.46 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.47/1,661.46 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.47x = 1,661.46 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.47x = 544,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,117.34/1,107.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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