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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.82, 1,662 and 327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.82, 1,662 and 327.79 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.82 : 1,662 = 327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.82/1,662 = 327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.82x = 1,662 × 327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.82x = 544,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,786.98/1,107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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