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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.05, 1,656.06 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.05, 1,656.06 and 282.31 is: 423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.05 : 1,656.06 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.05/1,656.06 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.05x = 1,656.06 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.05x = 467,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,518.16/1,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.46

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