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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.89, 1,651.31 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.89, 1,651.31 and 279.16 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.89 : 1,651.31 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.89/1,651.31 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.89x = 1,651.31 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.89x = 460,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,985.30/1,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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