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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.13, 1,515.15 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.13, 1,515.15 and 279.69 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.13 : 1,515.15 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.13/1,515.15 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.13x = 1,515.15 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.13x = 423,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,772.30/1,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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