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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.16, 1,515.36 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.16, 1,515.36 and 279.75 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.16 : 1,515.36 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.16/1,515.36 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.16x = 1,515.36 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.16x = 423,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,921.96/1,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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