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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.83, 1,517.67 and 281.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.83, 1,517.67 and 281.39 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.83 : 1,517.67 = 281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.83/1,517.67 = 281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.83x = 1,517.67 × 281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.83x = 427,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,049.57/1,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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