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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.11, 1,651.67 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.11, 1,651.67 and 279.38 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.11 : 1,651.67 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.11/1,651.67 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.11x = 1,651.67 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.11x = 461,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,447.00/1,101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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