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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,515.86 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,515.86 and 280.14 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,515.86 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,515.86 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,515.86 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 424,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,653.02/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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