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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.25, 1,656.25 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.25, 1,656.25 and 282.54 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.25 : 1,656.25 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.25/1,656.25 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.25x = 1,656.25 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.25x = 467,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,953.06/1,104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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