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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.90, 1,665.10 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.90, 1,665.10 and 329.96 is: 495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.90 : 1,665.10 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.90/1,665.10 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.90x = 1,665.10 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.90x = 549,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,419.73/1,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.02

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