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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,517.10 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,517.10 and 280.94 is: 421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,517.10 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,517.10 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,517.10 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 426,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,214.07/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.36

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