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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.03, 1,516.55 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.03, 1,516.55 and 280.61 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.03 : 1,516.55 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.03/1,516.55 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.03x = 1,516.55 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.03x = 425,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,552.21/1,011.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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