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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.01, 1,651.46 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.01, 1,651.46 and 279.24 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.01 : 1,651.46 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.01/1,651.46 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.01x = 1,651.46 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.01x = 461,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,153.69/1,101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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