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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.33, 1,656.49 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.33, 1,656.49 and 282.60 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.33 : 1,656.49 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.33/1,656.49 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.33x = 1,656.49 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.33x = 468,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,124.07/1,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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