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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.90, 1,655.76 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.90, 1,655.76 and 282.14 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.90 : 1,655.76 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.90/1,655.76 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.90x = 1,655.76 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.90x = 467,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,156.13/1,103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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