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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.22, 1,654.82 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.22, 1,654.82 and 281.48 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.22 : 1,654.82 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.22/1,654.82 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.22x = 1,654.82 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.22x = 465,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,804.07/1,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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