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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.81, 1,663.03 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.81, 1,663.03 and 328.80 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.81 : 1,663.03 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.81/1,663.03 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.81x = 1,663.03 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.81x = 546,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,804.26/1,108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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