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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.13, 1,657.79 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.13, 1,657.79 and 283.40 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.13 : 1,657.79 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.13/1,657.79 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.13x = 1,657.79 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.13x = 469,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,807.98/1,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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