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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.48, 1,515.65 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.48, 1,515.65 and 280.13 is: 420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.48 : 1,515.65 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.48/1,515.65 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.48x = 1,515.65 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.48x = 424,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,570.06/1,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.17

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