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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.05, 1,514.90 and 279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.05, 1,514.90 and 279.47 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.05 : 1,514.90 = 279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.05/1,514.90 = 279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.05x = 1,514.90 × 279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.05x = 423,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,373.59/1,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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