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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.41, 1,662.81 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.41, 1,662.81 and 328.38 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.41 : 1,662.81 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.41/1,662.81 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.41x = 1,662.81 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.41x = 546,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,033.55/1,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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