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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.13, 1,654.70 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.13, 1,654.70 and 281.38 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.13 : 1,654.70 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.13/1,654.70 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.13x = 1,654.70 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.13x = 465,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,599.49/1,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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