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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.26, 1,653.33 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.26, 1,653.33 and 280.50 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.26 : 1,653.33 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.26/1,653.33 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.26x = 1,653.33 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.26x = 463,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,759.07/1,102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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