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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.14, 1,515.31 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.14, 1,515.31 and 279.72 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.14 : 1,515.31 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.14/1,515.31 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.14x = 1,515.31 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.14x = 423,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,862.51/1,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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