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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.20, 1,516.81 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.20, 1,516.81 and 280.83 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.20 : 1,516.81 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.20/1,516.81 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.20x = 1,516.81 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.20x = 425,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,966.21/1,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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