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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.53, 1,515.80 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.53, 1,515.80 and 280.10 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.53 : 1,515.80 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.53/1,515.80 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.53x = 1,515.80 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.53x = 424,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,575.58/1,010.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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