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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.59, 1,515.88 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.59, 1,515.88 and 280.16 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.59 : 1,515.88 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.59/1,515.88 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.59x = 1,515.88 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.59x = 424,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,687.54/1,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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