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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.21, 1,653.23 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.21, 1,653.23 and 280.49 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.21 : 1,653.23 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.21/1,653.23 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.21x = 1,653.23 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.21x = 463,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,706.92/1,102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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