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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.36, 1,515.60 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.36, 1,515.60 and 280.04 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.36 : 1,515.60 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.36/1,515.60 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.36x = 1,515.60 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.36x = 424,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,428.62/1,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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