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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.32, 1,663.72 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.32, 1,663.72 and 329.10 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.32 : 1,663.72 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.32/1,663.72 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.32x = 1,663.72 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.32x = 547,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,530.25/1,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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