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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.23, 1,662.68 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.23, 1,662.68 and 328.23 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.23 : 1,662.68 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.23/1,662.68 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.23x = 1,662.68 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.23x = 545,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,742.28/1,108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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