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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.17, 1,515.21 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.17, 1,515.21 and 279.73 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.17 : 1,515.21 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.17/1,515.21 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.17x = 1,515.21 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.17x = 423,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,849.69/1,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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