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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.49, 1,517.10 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.49, 1,517.10 and 281.14 is: 421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.49 : 1,517.10 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.49/1,517.10 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.49x = 1,517.10 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.49x = 426,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,517.49/1,011.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.67

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