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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.84, 1,655.76 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.84, 1,655.76 and 282.12 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.84 : 1,655.76 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.84/1,655.76 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.84x = 1,655.76 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.84x = 467,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,117.95/1,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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