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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.93, 1,652.94 and 280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.93, 1,652.94 and 280.21 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.93 : 1,652.94 = 280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.93/1,652.94 = 280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.93x = 1,652.94 × 280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.93x = 463,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,170.47/1,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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