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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.31, 1,515.50 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.31, 1,515.50 and 279.89 is: 419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.31 : 1,515.50 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.31/1,515.50 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.31x = 1,515.50 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.31x = 424,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,164.32/1,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.84

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