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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.43, 1,662.15 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.43, 1,662.15 and 328.17 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.43 : 1,662.15 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.43/1,662.15 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.43x = 1,662.15 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.43x = 545,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,467.77/1,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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