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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.99, 1,662.29 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.99, 1,662.29 and 328.03 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.99 : 1,662.29 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.99/1,662.29 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.99x = 1,662.29 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.99x = 545,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,280.99/1,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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