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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.89, 1,652.88 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.89, 1,652.88 and 280.19 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.89 : 1,652.88 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.89/1,652.88 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.89x = 1,652.88 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.89x = 463,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,112.18/1,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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