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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.93, 1,516.19 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.93, 1,516.19 and 280.31 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.93 : 1,516.19 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.93/1,516.19 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.93x = 1,516.19 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.93x = 424,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,994.24/1,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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