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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.34, 1,652.07 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.34, 1,652.07 and 279.62 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.34 : 1,652.07 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.34/1,652.07 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.34x = 1,652.07 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.34x = 461,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,947.68/1,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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