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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.49, 1,656.72 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.49, 1,656.72 and 282.75 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.49 : 1,656.72 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.49/1,656.72 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.49x = 1,656.72 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.49x = 468,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,437.58/1,104.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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