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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.90, 1,662.96 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.90, 1,662.96 and 328.69 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.90 : 1,662.96 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.90/1,662.96 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.90x = 1,662.96 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.90x = 546,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,598.32/1,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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