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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.09, 1,516.62 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.09, 1,516.62 and 280.73 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.09 : 1,516.62 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.09/1,516.62 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.09x = 1,516.62 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.09x = 425,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,753.15/1,011.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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