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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.74, 1,664.28 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.74, 1,664.28 and 329.80 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.74 : 1,664.28 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.74/1,664.28 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.74x = 1,664.28 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.74x = 548,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,879.54/1,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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