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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.77, 1,655.65 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.77, 1,655.65 and 282.04 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.77 : 1,655.65 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.77/1,655.65 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.77x = 1,655.65 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.77x = 466,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,959.53/1,103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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