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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.04, 1,653.03 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.04, 1,653.03 and 280.31 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.04 : 1,653.03 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.04/1,653.03 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.04x = 1,653.03 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.04x = 463,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,352.57/1,102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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