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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.82, 1,517.56 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.82, 1,517.56 and 281.22 is: 421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.82 : 1,517.56 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.82/1,517.56 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.82x = 1,517.56 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.82x = 426,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,768.22/1,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.78

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