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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,655.97 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,655.97 and 282.25 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,655.97 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,655.97 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,655.97 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 467,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,397.53/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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