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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.44, 1,517.20 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.44, 1,517.20 and 281.02 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.44 : 1,517.20 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.44/1,517.20 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.44x = 1,517.20 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.44x = 426,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,363.54/1,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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