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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.61, 1,655.37 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.61, 1,655.37 and 281.86 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.61 : 1,655.37 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.61/1,655.37 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.61x = 1,655.37 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.61x = 466,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,581.18/1,103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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