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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.02, 1,654.44 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.02, 1,654.44 and 281.28 is: 421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.02 : 1,654.44 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.02/1,654.44 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.02x = 1,654.44 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.02x = 465,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,360.88/1,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.90

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