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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.77, 1,657.15 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.77, 1,657.15 and 283.01 is: 424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.77 : 1,657.15 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.77/1,657.15 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.77x = 1,657.15 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.77x = 468,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,993.46/1,104.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.52

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