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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.15, 1,663.73 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.15, 1,663.73 and 329.16 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.15 : 1,663.73 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.15/1,663.73 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.15x = 1,663.73 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.15x = 547,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,631.72/1,109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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