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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.65, 1,662.68 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.65, 1,662.68 and 328.62 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.65 : 1,662.68 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.65/1,662.68 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.65x = 1,662.68 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.65x = 546,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,395.11/1,108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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