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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.80, 1,517.70 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.80, 1,517.70 and 281.43 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.80 : 1,517.70 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.80/1,517.70 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.80x = 1,517.70 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.80x = 427,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,126.31/1,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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