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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.59, 1,652.45 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.59, 1,652.45 and 279.87 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.59 : 1,652.45 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.59/1,652.45 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.59x = 1,652.45 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.59x = 462,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,469.78/1,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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