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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.74, 1,655.59 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.74, 1,655.59 and 282 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.74 : 1,655.59 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.74/1,655.59 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.74x = 1,655.59 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.74x = 466,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,876.73/1,103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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