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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.02, 1,514.86 and 279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.02, 1,514.86 and 279.67 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.02 : 1,514.86 = 279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.02/1,514.86 = 279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.02x = 1,514.86 × 279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.02x = 423,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,661.25/1,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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