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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.87, 1,516.34 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.87, 1,516.34 and 280.50 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.87 : 1,516.34 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.87/1,516.34 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.87x = 1,516.34 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.87x = 425,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,333.37/1,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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