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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.92, 1,652.88 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.92, 1,652.88 and 280.26 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.92 : 1,652.88 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.92/1,652.88 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.92x = 1,652.88 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.92x = 463,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,227.88/1,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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