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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.67, 1,517.29 and 281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.67, 1,517.29 and 281.05 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.67 : 1,517.29 = 281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.67/1,517.29 = 281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.67x = 1,517.29 × 281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.67x = 426,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,434.35/1,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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