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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.35, 1,655.06 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.35, 1,655.06 and 281.63 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.35 : 1,655.06 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.35/1,655.06 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.35x = 1,655.06 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.35x = 466,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,108.76/1,103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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