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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.14, 1,516.81 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.14, 1,516.81 and 280.72 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.14 : 1,516.81 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.14/1,516.81 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.14x = 1,516.81 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.14x = 425,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,798.90/1,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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