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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.89, 1,663.61 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.89, 1,663.61 and 328.86 is: 493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.89 : 1,663.61 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.89/1,663.61 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.89x = 1,663.61 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.89x = 547,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,093.14/1,108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.37

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