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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.57, 1,652.36 and 279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.57, 1,652.36 and 279.85 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.57 : 1,652.36 = 279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.57/1,652.36 = 279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.57x = 1,652.36 × 279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.57x = 462,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,412.95/1,101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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