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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.34, 1,516.82 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.34, 1,516.82 and 280.76 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.34 : 1,516.82 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.34/1,516.82 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.34x = 1,516.82 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.34x = 425,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,862.38/1,011.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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