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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.91, 1,657.37 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.91, 1,657.37 and 283.18 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.91 : 1,657.37 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.91/1,657.37 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.91x = 1,657.37 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.91x = 469,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,334.04/1,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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