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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.80, 1,661.99 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.80, 1,661.99 and 327.83 is: 491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.80 : 1,661.99 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.80/1,661.99 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.80x = 1,661.99 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.80x = 544,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,850.18/1,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.83

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