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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.75, 1,664.58 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.75, 1,664.58 and 329.72 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.75 : 1,664.58 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.75/1,664.58 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.75x = 1,664.58 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.75x = 548,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,845.32/1,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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