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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011, 1,516.32 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011, 1,516.32 and 280.64 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011 : 1,516.32 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011/1,516.32 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011x = 1,516.32 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011x = 425,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,532.46/1,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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