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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.72, 1,661.16 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.72, 1,661.16 and 327.50 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.72 : 1,661.16 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.72/1,661.16 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.72x = 1,661.16 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.72x = 544,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,029.90/1,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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