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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.63, 1,662.63 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.63, 1,662.63 and 328.66 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.63 : 1,662.63 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.63/1,662.63 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.63x = 1,662.63 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.63x = 546,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,439.98/1,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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