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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.64, 1,654.01 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.64, 1,654.01 and 280.94 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.64 : 1,654.01 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.64/1,654.01 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.64x = 1,654.01 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.64x = 464,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,667.89/1,102.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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