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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.74, 1,662.61 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.74, 1,662.61 and 328.47 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.74 : 1,662.61 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.74/1,662.61 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.74x = 1,662.61 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.74x = 546,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,107.55/1,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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