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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.27, 1,516.73 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.27, 1,516.73 and 280.68 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.27 : 1,516.73 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.27/1,516.73 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.27x = 1,516.73 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.27x = 425,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,715.78/1,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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