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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.85, 1,661.53 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.85, 1,661.53 and 327.64 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.85 : 1,661.53 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.85/1,661.53 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.85x = 1,661.53 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.85x = 544,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,373.74/1,107.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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