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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.81, 1,657.22 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.81, 1,657.22 and 283.09 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.81 : 1,657.22 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.81/1,657.22 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.81x = 1,657.22 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.81x = 469,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,138.97/1,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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