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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.76, 1,516.08 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.76, 1,516.08 and 280.44 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.76 : 1,516.08 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.76/1,516.08 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.76x = 1,516.08 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.76x = 425,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,169.48/1,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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