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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.75, 1,661.58 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.75, 1,661.58 and 327.72 is: 491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.75 : 1,661.58 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.75/1,661.58 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.75x = 1,661.58 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.75x = 544,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,533.00/1,107.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.57

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