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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.74, 1,517.53 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.74, 1,517.53 and 281.33 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.74 : 1,517.53 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.74/1,517.53 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.74x = 1,517.53 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.74x = 426,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,926.71/1,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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