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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.93, 1,663.34 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.93, 1,663.34 and 328.94 is: 493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.93 : 1,663.34 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.93/1,663.34 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.93x = 1,663.34 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.93x = 547,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,132.83/1,108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.39

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