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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.63, 1,517.35 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.63, 1,517.35 and 281.15 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.63 : 1,517.35 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.63/1,517.35 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.63x = 1,517.35 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.63x = 426,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,602.95/1,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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