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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.90, 1,652.76 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.90, 1,652.76 and 280.14 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.90 : 1,652.76 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.90/1,652.76 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.90x = 1,652.76 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.90x = 463,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,004.19/1,101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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