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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.58, 1,517.10 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.58, 1,517.10 and 281.19 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.58 : 1,517.10 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.58/1,517.10 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.58x = 1,517.10 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.58x = 426,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,597.98/1,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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