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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.50, 1,515.57 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.50, 1,515.57 and 280.14 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.50 : 1,515.57 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.50/1,515.57 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.50x = 1,515.57 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.50x = 424,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,571.78/1,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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