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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.99, 1,662.08 and 327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.99, 1,662.08 and 327.97 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.99 : 1,662.08 = 327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.99/1,662.08 = 327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.99x = 1,662.08 × 327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.99x = 545,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,112.38/1,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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