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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.32, 1,516.97 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.32, 1,516.97 and 280.89 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.32 : 1,516.97 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.32/1,516.97 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.32x = 1,516.97 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.32x = 426,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,092.71/1,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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